Open full image Pin
A Canal Boat Station, by Ludolf de Jongh, unspecified, 1649

A Canal Boat Station

Ludolf de Jongh

1649

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

A Canal Boat Station is a 1649 unspecified by Ludolf de Jongh, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Ludolf de Jongh
When & what style?
1649 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of people and animals gathered near a building. In the foreground, a horse is being ridden by a man wearing a black hat and coat, while another man in a red jacket stands nearby. A woman in a white dress and blue headscarf sits on the ground, surrounded by children and dogs. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and houses, with a cloudy sky above. The artist has used a range of colors to bring the scene to life, from the warm tones of the buildings to the cool blues of the sky. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this scene, you might want to look up Ludolf de Jongh.

About the artist

Portrait of Ludolf de Jongh
Artist

Ludolf de Jongh

Ludolf de Jongh or Ludolf Leendertsz. de Jongh (Overschie, 1616 – Hillegersberg, 1679) was a Dutch painter, known for his genre scenes, hunting scenes, history paintings, landscapes, cityscapes, and portraits. He was…

See the richer artist page

More by Ludolf de Jongh

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app