Cattle in a Hilly Landscape
1669
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1669
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Cattle in a Hilly Landscape is a 1669 oil by Jan Frans Soolmaker, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a hilly landscape with cattle grazing. The scene is set in a natural, outdoor environment with trees and rocks in the background. The colors are muted, with shades of green and brown dominating the palette. In the foreground, a few cows are visible, some lying down and others standing. The artist has captured the texture of their fur and the roughness of the terrain. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jan Frans Soolmaker (1635 – after 1665, possibly 1686) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman, mainly known for his Italianizing landscapes, with equestrian and arcadian scenes.
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