The ford 1650 - 1682

"The Ford" (1650-1682) by Jacob van Ruisdael (1628-1682), is a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age landscape painting. The painting features a serene river scene with figures and horses crossing a shallow ford. Ruisdael's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The composition is carefully balanced, with the trees and figures leading the viewer's eye to the distant horizon. The painting is typical of Ruisdael's work in its focus on the details of nature and its sense of tranquility.