Woods after a storm
1630
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1630
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
This painting depicts a forest after a storm. Trees are uprooted, and branches are broken. The sky is gray and cloudy. In the foreground, a large tree trunk lies on the ground, its roots exposed. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The overall mood is one of devastation and turmoil. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in this painting, look up the technique.
