Peasants in a Rocky Landscape
1648
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jan Wouwerman
Jan Wouwerman (1629 in Haarlem – 1666 in Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
See the richer artist page1648
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Peasants in a Rocky Landscape is a 1648 by Jan Wouwerman, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a rough, rocky path winding up a hillside. Three people walk ahead, one leading a donkey. Two others sit on the ground in the foreground, resting. The scene is drawn in soft grays and blacks, with jagged rocks and a small building tucked into the cliffside. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and rough texture. The people look tired, maybe after a long journey. Look up Baroque to see how artists used drama and everyday scenes like this.
Jan Wouwerman (1629 in Haarlem – 1666 in Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
