Scene in a park

Scene in a park

Lucas van Uden

1650

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene in a park, with people dressed in 17th-century clothing. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a man on horseback, while others are walking or standing in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a large building with a tall roof. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the details of the clothing and the surroundings. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue dominating the palette. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Lucas van Uden.

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