The Serpentine Road

The Serpentine Road

Jan Hackaert

1666

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a winding road that snakes through a landscape. The road is lined with trees and bushes, and there's a small hill in the distance. The sky above is a soft, hazy grey. Looking closer, you can see the texture of the trees and the way the light catches the leaves. It's a peaceful scene, with no people or animals in sight. If you want to learn more about this kind of art, check out the work of artist Jan Hackaert.

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