Artwork
Landscape
Landscape is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jan van Huysum. It dates from 1723 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landscape is a 1723 oil painting by Jan van Huysum, a prominent Dutch artist known for his detailed works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a winding river, trees, and figures, with a distant town on a hill. The composition conveys a sense of calm and depth.
Technique & Style
Van Huysum's use of light and layering creates a glowing effect on the trees against a darker background. The artist's technique, possibly involving glazing, achieves a sense of depth and delicacy characteristic of the Rococo style.
History & Provenance
Created during the Rococo period, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan van Huysum (or Jan van Huijsum) (15 April 1682 – 8 February 1749) is the most notable member of the Van Huysum family of artists working in Dutch Golden Age of the 17th and 18th centuries; "by common consent, Jan…
