1662
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Landscape with Figures is a 1662 oil by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a landscape with people and animals. In the foreground, a woman sits on a donkey, while a man stands beside her. They are surrounded by goats and a dog. The background features a mountain and a tower. The sky is orange, suggesting it's either sunrise or sunset. The scene is peaceful, with the figures and animals seemingly enjoying the serene atmosphere. The use of warm colors adds to the sense of tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, check out Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem.
Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem (1 October 1620 – 18 February 1683) was a highly esteemed and prolific Dutch Golden Age painter of pastoral landscapes, populated with mythological or biblical figures, but also of a number of allegories and genre pieces.
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