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Road in the Dunes, by Unknown, unspecified, 1629

Road in the Dunes

Unknown

1629

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Road in the Dunes is a 1629 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1629 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a sandy road winding through tall dunes, with tiny people walking or resting along the way. This painting was probably made in the Netherlands in the 1600s, when artists loved showing everyday life in quiet landscapes. The sky is big and cloudy, making the dunes feel even lonelier. No one knows who painted it, but the careful brushwork suggests someone trained in the same circles as the Dutch Golden Age painters. To see more like it, visit the Rijksmuseum.

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