Who painted Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting?

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting was painted by Jan Wijnants in 1669.

Where can I see Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting?

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting?

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting

Jan Wijnants , 1669

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Wijnants. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, having originated from the Adriaan van der Hoop collection.

Jan Wijnants created Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting in 1669 as an oil painting executed on a canvas support. The work measures 29.5 cm in height and 35.5 cm in width, fitting the standard dimensions for a small-scale landscape of the period. Classified within the landscape genre, the painting employs oil paint to render its pastoral scene, a medium favored by the artist for its versatility in depicting natural light and texture.

The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, having originated from the Adriaan van der Hoop collection.

History & Provenance

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting is an oil painting on canvas created in 1669 by Jan Wijnants. It measures 29.5 cm by 35.5 cm and was originally owned by the Dutch collector Adriaan van der Hoop, who bequeathed the work to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum and Amsterdam Museum through this bequest, establishing its provenance from van der Hoop’s estate to the present holdings of these institutions.

Overview

Landscape with a Peddler and Woman Resting is a 1669 oil painting by Dutch artist Jan Wijnants, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene with scattered figures, including a resting woman, a peddler, and others engaged in leisurely activities amidst natural elements like a twisted tree, stream, and cloudy sky, evoking a sense of calm and subtle loneliness.

Context

This work reflects the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for serene landscapes, often imbued with everyday life, situating Wijnants among contemporaries who valued capturing the interplay of nature and human presence.