Landscape with Mule Driver by Karel du Jardin

Landscape with Mule Driver 1650 - 1655

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

surrealist

mixed medium

watercolor

environment sketch

This 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Karel du Jardin depicts a pastoral scene with a mule driver, a woman, and their animals. The painting's realistic details and rich colors are characteristic of Dutch Golden Age painting, showcasing the artist's mastery of light and shadow. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to du Jardin's keen observation of everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.