Artwork
Landscape with Two Peasants Conversing
Landscape with Two Peasants Conversing is a print by the Baroque artist Pieter de Molijn. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1943.589.3
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Two Peasants Conversing is a 1626 print by Pieter Molyn, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and engravings.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rural scene with two figures conversing under a simple wooden shelter, surrounded by trees and foliage. The scene conveys a sense of everyday life in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Molyn's use of quick, sketchy lines creates a sense of movement in the trees and bushes, capturing the dynamic quality of the natural environment.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Molyn, born in London to Flemish parents, became a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1616.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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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