Who painted Landscape with Elisha Mocked?

Landscape with Elisha Mocked was painted by David Vinckboons in 1610.

Where can I see Landscape with Elisha Mocked?

Landscape with Elisha Mocked is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Elisha Mocked?

Landscape with Elisha Mocked is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Elisha Mocked?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Elisha Mocked are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Elisha Mocked

David Vinckboons , 1610

Landscape with Elisha Mocked is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist David Vinckboons. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in later hand, lower left verso in graphite: Coll. Eggimann / Ruzicka

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Elisha Mocked is a drawing executed around 1610 by the Dutch artist David Vinckboons. Rendered on laid paper, the work combines pen work with ink and a subtle wash of color, presenting a pastoral scene that includes a narrative reference to the biblical figure Elisha.

Technique & Style

Vinckboons employed black chalk as a foundation, over which he applied pen and brown ink to define forms. A delicate wash of green, blue, brown and pink adds atmospheric depth, while the laid paper surface contributes a textured backdrop characteristic of early 17th‑century Northern European drafts.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a countryside setting in which the prophet Elisha is shown being mocked, a motif drawn from a biblical episode. The juxtaposition of serene landscape elements with this narrative moment reflects the period’s interest in integrating moral or scriptural themes within everyday scenery.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1610, the drawing is attributed to Vinckboons, a prolific figure in Dutch genre and landscape art. Its provenance prior to modern collection records is not documented, and it remains primarily noted for its illustrative qualities rather than a complex ownership trail.