1667
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Wooded landscape is a 1667 oil by Meindert Hobbema, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a serene wooded landscape with a winding road. The road is lined with tall trees, their leaves a vibrant green, and leads to a clearing in the distance. The sky above is a soft blue, dotted with white clouds. In the foreground, the trees' trunks are thick and gnarled, their branches stretching upwards towards the sky. The leaves are a deep green, with hints of yellow and brown, giving the impression of a warm summer day. The road itself is rough and uneven, with rocks and weeds scattered along its length. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
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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