1660
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Dominant colour
Three Great Trees in a Mountainous Landscape with a River is a 1660 oil by Jacob van Ruisdael, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting shows a landscape with three large trees in the foreground, set against a backdrop of mountains and a river. The trees are depicted in various shades of brown and green, with intricate details that suggest a sense of texture and depth. The mountains in the distance are painted in softer, more muted tones, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. In the foreground, the trees are surrounded by rocks and foliage, which adds to the overall sense of naturalism and realism. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central trees. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall sense of drama and emotion. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro next.
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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