Landscape 1644 - 1809

"Landscape" is an anonymous 18th-century oil painting, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst. The painting depicts a pastoral scene, likely in Italy, with a group of figures, cows, a donkey, and a dog moving through a woodland path. The light filtering through the dense trees suggests a midday sun, and the artist’s masterful brushstrokes create a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. This artwork is an excellent example of the landscape genre, emphasizing the beauty and serenity of nature.