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Details
- Dimensions
- 22.05ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 19.69ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
- Description
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Oil on panel “Landscape with Shepherd”, Jan Wijnants Circle, Dutch Golden Age Painting, f. s. XVII - pp. s. 18th …
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Oil on panel “Landscape with Shepherd”, Jan Wijnants Circle, Dutch Golden Age Painting, f. s. XVII - pp. s. 18th century - Netherlands
This work, attributed to the circle of Jan Wijnants, is an outstanding example of the Dutch landscape of the Golden Age, a period marked by meticulous attention to nature and everyday life. In this context, Dutch artists achieved that the landscape acquired an autonomous status, in contrast to other European traditions in which the landscape served as a background for mythological or religious scenes. During the Golden Age, the Netherlands experienced an economic and cultural boom that fueled the inspiration of artists, who began to represent nature in its most authentic form, moving away from its idealization.
Wijnants, who was born around 1635 in Haarlem, is renowned for his ability to capture the serenity of nature and the harshness of rural life. In this work, the landscape is the true protagonist: an extensive view of dunes that reflects the tradition of painters such as Pieter de Molijn and Jacob van Ruisdael. The ocher tones, the soft transition of shadows and the virtuoso use of light add depth to the scene, highlighting the calm but also melancholic atmosphere that characterizes his style. Additionally, attention to detail is evident in the depiction of natural elements, from foliage to soil textures, reinforcing your ability to observe and capture nature as it is.
Regarding the theme, the traditional scene of resting shepherds is recurrent in the work of Wijnants, who used to represent human figures in a way that integrates naturally into the landscape. This highlights the intimate connection between people and the environment, without idealizing peasant life, but showing it in a realistic and everyday way. The dry or decayed tree in the foreground, a frequent motif in his landscapes, underlines the contrast between the tranquility of the landscape and the harsh realities of rural life.
This approach, along with his collaboration with other painters such as Johannes Lingelbach and Adriaen van de Velde, positions Wijnants as a key figure in the evolution of the Dutch landscape. Throughout his career, despite economic difficulties, his influence spread beyond the Netherlands, leaving a deep mark on 18th-century English painting, particularly in the work of Thomas Gainsborough, who shared a similar approach. in the naturalistic representation of the landscape.
In short, this painting not only stands out for its technique and the quality of its execution, but also for its contribution to the consolidation of landscape as an autonomous genre within European painting, a genre that reflects daily life and the natural environment of detailed and realistic way. There is no signature, but following a stylistic analysis of the work, the attribution to the artist or his close circle can be concluded.
Technique on support: Oil on board
Title of the work: “Landscape with shepherd”
Author: Jan Wijnants Circle (1632 - 1684)
Genre: Landscape painting, Dutch Golden Age
Period: 17th century
Country of origin: Netherlands
Good condition based on age and use.
Overall dimensions: 50 x 56 x 7 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 32 x 39 cm. The frame that protects the work is offered as a gift, but has value in itself. It is provided at no additional cost so that when your artwork arrives at your home or destination it can be displayed immediately. Any damage to the frame itself, which does not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. less
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