1657
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Steinbruch im Walde is a 1657 oil by Jacob van Ruisdael, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a serene landscape, with a prominent tree standing tall in the foreground. The tree's branches stretch upwards, while its roots dig deep into the earth. In the background, a vast expanse of water stretches out, meeting the horizon at a gentle curve. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the scene to life, from the deep greens of the foliage to the soft blues of the sky. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of landscape painting, you might want to explore the work of Jacob van Ruisdael.
Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when…
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