A Country Road
Salomon van Ruysdael
key Notes:
Pastoral landscape, Dutch Golden Age.
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Dimensions:
38 7/8 x 52 7/8 in. (98.7 x 134.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"A Country Road," painted by Salomon van Ruysdael in 1648, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age landscape tradition, characterized by its detailed depiction of rural scenery and atmospheric effects. The work reflects the artist's interest in the interplay of light and nature, contributing to the broader genre of landscape painting in the 17th century.
Description of the work:
"A Country Road," painted by Salomon van Ruysdael in 1648, depicts a winding dirt path flanked by lush greenery and trees, leading the viewer's eye into a serene rural landscape. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, with a clear blue sky overhead that enhances the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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