Two Peasants and their Dog
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a tangled tree with thick, gnarled roots and branches. In the shadows below, two small figures and a dog walk along a path near a rocky outcrop. The sky above is lightly sketched with a few clouds, while the ground is filled with bushes and grass. The artist packed a lot of detail into the tree’s roots and bark, making them look rough and alive. This style was common in Dutch landscapes of the time. Next, look up Jacob van Ruisdael to see how he turned ordinary scenes into dramatic art.
