1629
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Pastoral Amusement is a 1629 oil by Wouter Crabeth II, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a young man and woman in a natural setting. The man, with long brown hair, is dressed in a purple shirt and plays a recorder while seated on the ground. The woman, wearing a white dress and a straw hat adorned with flowers, sits beside him, gently holding a lamb. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the lush greenery and trees in the background, with a glimpse of a blue sky peeking through. The overall mood of the painting exudes a sense of peacefulness and harmony between the figures and their surroundings. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist behind this serene scene, look up Wouter Crabeth II.
Wouter Pietersz. Crabeth II (1594 – c. 18 June 1644) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman known for his genre scenes, biblical subjects and occasional portraits. During a long-time residence in Italy his work was…
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