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A Wooded Landscape, by Meindert Hobbema, oil, 1667

A Wooded Landscape

Meindert Hobbema

1667

oil

panel

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Wooded Landscape is a 1667 oil by Meindert Hobbema, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Meindert Hobbema
When & what style?
1667 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a pond in the foreground, surrounded by trees and bushes. The sky is cloudy, and birds are flying overhead. In the distance, a person is riding a horse, and another person is standing near the water's edge. The atmosphere is peaceful, with the soft light of the cloudy sky casting a gentle glow over the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil world of the painting.

About the artist

Portrait of Meindert Hobbema
Artist

Meindert Hobbema

Meindert Lubbertszoon Hobbema (bapt. 31 October 1638 – 7 December 1709) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of landscapes, specializing in views of woodland, although his most famous painting, The Avenue at Middelharnis…

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