Hilly Landscape 1627

"Hilly Landscape" is a small oil painting by Esaias van de Velde, a Dutch artist who specialized in landscapes. Created in 1627, it depicts a picturesque scene of rolling hills, a winding river, and a village in the distance, all under a clear sky. The painting's composition is characterized by the use of a low horizon line, which emphasizes the expansive nature of the landscape. The use of soft, muted colors adds to the peaceful, serene atmosphere of the scene, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the natural world. The painting is currently on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.