1652
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Flemish Landscape is a 1652 oil by Joris van der Haagen, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting depicts a serene Flemish landscape, with a hillside covered in lush greenery and trees. In the distance, a large house or castle is visible, surrounded by more trees and foliage. The sky above is a brilliant blue, dotted with white clouds. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The warm tones of the landscape are balanced by the cool tones of the sky, creating a sense of harmony and balance. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing in his work.
Joris Abrahamsz. van der Haagen (c. 1615 – 23 May 1669 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter specialized in landscapes.
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