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Landscape with a Couple, by Pieter de Molijn, oil, 1635

Landscape with a Couple

Pieter de Molijn

1635

oil

panel

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with a Couple is a 1635 oil by Pieter de Molijn, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Pieter de Molijn
When & what style?
1635 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a couple standing on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a landscape. The woman sits on a rock, while the man stands beside her, both gazing into the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and rolling hills, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The couple's clothing and the style of the painting suggest a rural or pastoral setting. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Pieter de Molijn.

About the artist

Portrait of Pieter de Molijn
Artist

Pieter de Molijn

Pieter de Molijn (6 April 1595 in London – 23 March 1661 in Haarlem) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver of English birth and Flemish descent.

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