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Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders, by Jurriaen Andriessen, oil, 1771
Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders, by Jurriaen Andriessen, oil, 1771

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jurriaen Andriessen. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Jurriaen Andriessen executed the work in 1771 in Amsterdam, employing oil paint to depict an arcadian scene with shepherds making music and dancing.

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 325 × 263 cm. The large format supports an expansive landscape composition typical of the genre.

Jurriaen Andriessen executed the work in 1771 in Amsterdam, employing oil paint to depict an arcadian scene with shepherds making music and dancing. The painting's substantial dimensions and pastoral subject matter reflect the conventions of eighteenth-century Dutch landscape painting, combining idealized rural imagery with figural groups in a harmonious composition.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in Amsterdam in 1771 by Jurriaen Andriessen as an oil on canvas landscape depicting shepherds playing music and dancing. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.

The work is catalogued under the Rijksmuseum inventory number SK-A-4854-J and is listed in the museum's holdings as part of its 18th-century Dutch landscape series.

The painting Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is cataloged under the inventory number SK-A-4854-J. Created in 1771, the work is an oil on canvas measuring 325 cm in height and 263 cm in width. The provided sources do not contain information regarding specific exhibitions where this artwork has been displayed.

Overview

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is an oil painting created by Jurriaen Andriessen in 1771, currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene Arcadian landscape where shepherds, dressed in loose attire, engage in leisurely activities: playing instruments, conversing, or resting amidst sheep and a dog, conveying a sense of peaceful outdoor revelry.

Context

The painting reflects the 18th-century European fascination with Arcadian themes, idealizing a pastoral world of harmony and tranquility.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this work are not extensively documented, it contributes to the broader appreciation of Dutch landscape painting and the enduring appeal of Arcadian motifs in art.

Arcadisch landschap met linksvoor kinderen met een vogel en een hond
Arcadisch landschap met linksvoor kinderen met een vogel en een hond, Jurriaen Andriessen

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jurriaen Andriessen

Artist

Jurriaen Andriessen

Jurriaen Andriessen (1742–1819) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Who painted Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders?

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders was painted by Jurriaen Andriessen in 1771.

Where can I see Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders?

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders?

Arcadisch landschap met musicerende en dansende herders is associated with Rococo painting.

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