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Landscape with figures, by Pieter de Molijn, oil, 1635

Landscape with figures

Pieter de Molijn

1635

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with figures is a 1635 oil by Pieter de Molijn, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Pieter de Molijn
When & what style?
1635
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a few people in it. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and a house in the background. In the foreground, there are some bushes and a dirt path. The people in the painting are dressed in old-fashioned clothing and seem to be going about their daily business. One person is sitting on a rock, while another is standing and looking out at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene. The artist, Pieter de Molijn, used oil paint to create this landscape. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you can look up the artist 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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