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Wooded Landscape with Abraham and Isaac, by Jan Brueghel, the elder, oil, 1600

Wooded Landscape with Abraham and Isaac

Jan Brueghel, the elder

1600

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum of Western Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Wooded Landscape with Abraham and Isaac is a 1600 oil by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Museum of Western Art.

Who painted this?
Jan Brueghel, the elder
When & what style?
1600 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Western Art

About this work

This painting shows a wooded landscape with a group of people walking in the foreground. The group includes a man in a red cloak and a boy carrying a bundle of sticks. In the background, there's a mountain range and a body of water, possibly a lake or river. The painting is full of lush greenery, with trees and bushes covering the hillsides. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility. The artist, Jan Brueghel, the elder, was known for his landscapes, and this painting is a great example of his work. If you're interested in learning more about his style and techniques, check out the artist Jan Brueghel, the elder.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Brueghel, the elder
Artist

Jan Brueghel, the elder

Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.

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