Onkijoita metsälammella
1665
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
About the artist
1665
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Onkijoita metsälammella is a 1665 unspecified by Jacob van Ruisdael, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a quiet forest scene at dusk. Two people sit on a fallen tree trunk near a large, dark tree. One holds a dog on a leash, while the other leans back, resting. The sky is soft with scattered clouds, and the light fades around them. The artist used dark shadows to make the trees look thick and real. The way the light hits the people’s faces stands out against the dim background. Try looking up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
