Wooded landscape with travellers outside a ruined inn, 1625
1625
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1625
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting shows a wooded landscape with travellers outside a ruined inn. The scene is set in a natural setting, with trees and foliage surrounding the inn. The travellers are dressed in clothing from the 17th century, and they appear to be engaged in conversation. The inn itself is depicted in a state of disrepair, with crumbling walls and a thatched roof. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on the artist's use of light and shadow, look up chiaroscuro.
