1795
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Landscape with Horsemen and Cattle is a 1795 oil by Jacob van Strij, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a landscape with horsemen and cattle. The scene is set in a rural area with rolling hills and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, several cows are grazing, while three horsemen are riding in the distance. One of the horsemen is holding a long spear. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The overall mood is peaceful, with a sense of serenity emanating from the landscape. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up glazing.
Jacob van Strij (2 October 1756 – 4 February 1815) was a Dutch painter, printmaker, and draftsman who was mainly interested in landscape painting, including mountain landscapes, winter landscapes and marines.
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