Mountainous landscape with waterfall 1650 - 1692

Roelant Roghman's "Mountainous Landscape with Waterfall," painted between 1650 and 1692, is a classic example of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting. This oil-on-canvas work showcases Roghman's mastery of depicting natural scenery with a focus on the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, evident in the cascading waterfall and the surrounding foliage. The composition, with its receding perspective and emphasis on detail, reflects the artistic trends of the time. The inclusion of figures on a winding path, though small in scale, adds a sense of human presence within the vast landscape. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the painting is a testament to Roghman's contributions to the flourishing Dutch landscape genre.