Who painted Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia?

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia was painted by Jacques d'Arthois in 1665.

Where can I see Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia?

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia?

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia is associated with Barbizon school.

Artwork

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia

Jacques d'Arthois , 1665

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Jacques d'Arthois. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Extensive forest landscape with St.

About this work

Overview

Extensive forest landscape with St. Francis Borgia is a 1665 canvas painting by Jacques d'Arthois, a Flemish artist known for his wooded landscapes with figures.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a river, featuring two men in the foreground, one kneeling, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and towering trees under a cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

D'Arthois used a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere, with light and shadow contributing to the calm and contemplative mood of the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, having been created by d'Arthois while working in Brussels, where he specialized in depicting the surrounding woodlands.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques d'Arthois

Jacques d'Arthois (12 October 1613 (baptised) – May 1686) was a Flemish painter and tapestry designer who specialized in wooded landscapes with figures.