Landscape near Haarlem
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A wide Dutch field stretches under a cloudy sky. A few cows graze in the foreground. Bare trees line a dirt path that disappears toward distant houses. Schelfhout loved winter scenes, but this shows softer weather. The light feels quiet and calm, like a pause between storms. He often painted from sketches made outdoors. This style shaped later artists. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of his work.
