Artwork
Landscape with hunters
Landscape with hunters is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Wildens. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with hunters is a 1649 oil painting by Jan Wildens, a Flemish artist known for serene and detailed landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil forest scene by a river, with three figures near the water's edge, suggesting travelers or hunters passing through the landscape. The natural scenery is the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Wildens employed soft light and chiaroscuro to convey depth, with shadows under trees and sunlight on the grass, creating a sense of atmosphere and mood.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection. Wildens often collaborated with other Flemish Baroque artists, providing landscape backgrounds for their works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Wildens (1586 in Antwerp – 16 October 1653 in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman specializing in landscapes.
