River Scene with the "Swan" Tavern 1646

Jan van Goyen's 1646 oil painting, *River Scene with the "Swan" Tavern*, depicts a peaceful Dutch landscape. Known for his atmospheric landscapes, van Goyen captures the cool tones of a cloudy sky and the reflective surface of a river. The composition centers on a group of figures gathered near a tavern, the "Swan" Tavern, on the river bank, while a small boat navigates the waterway. The scene conveys the tranquility of Dutch life and reflects the artist's mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow. This work, part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates the influence of the Dutch Golden Age on landscape painting.