Landscape with a Sandy Path

About this work

You see a wide, sandy path cutting through rolling hills. Tiny travelers walk along it, some wading through shallow water. The sky is pale and silvery, giving the scene a soft, dreamy light. This painting was likely made by Philips Wouwerman, who usually painted horses but sometimes did landscapes. Here, the people are small—almost lost in the big view. The light feels warm and Italian, even though Wouwerman probably never went there. To see more quiet landscapes like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.