Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Dutch Masterpieces

 Job is the title of this dramatic 1631 painting by Jan Lievens, depicting the Old Testament story.


Now we get into landscapes. Jan van Goyen painted Castle By A River in 1648.


Another Dutch landscape by a Dutch artist: Salomon van Ruysdael painted River Landscape around 1650.


Waterfall dates to the 1660s, by Jacob Van Ruisdael, depicting a landscape quite different than that of the Netherlands.


The Lacemaker is a 1655 painting by Nicolaes Maes.


And I finish today with this work by Jan Weenix, done in 1668. This is The Return Of The Prodigal Son.

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34 comments:

  1. LindaAugust 10, 2022 at 12:16 AM

    The Dutch knew how to paint a Sky!

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  2. roentareAugust 10, 2022 at 12:34 AM

    These classic arts look superb! I used to enjoy oil paintings in museums.

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  3. italiafinlandiaAugust 10, 2022 at 1:30 AM

    Masterpieces.

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  4. GemelAugust 10, 2022 at 5:24 AM

    Some very moody pieces here.

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  5. Iris FlaviaAugust 10, 2022 at 5:48 AM

    Admiring these I wonder what the artists would think of digital cameras of today.

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  6. TomAugust 10, 2022 at 6:36 AM

    ...I enjoy the landscapes the best.

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  7. AnvilcloudAugust 10, 2022 at 6:48 AM

    It’s nice to see the subject matter beginning to change.

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  8. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 10, 2022 at 7:43 AM

    The skies are still great.

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  9. Marie SmithAugust 10, 2022 at 7:54 AM

    It is always interesting to see how Biblical themes are represented.

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  10. William KendallAugust 10, 2022 at 8:06 AM

    @Linda: they did.

    @roentare: I certainly do.

    @italiafinlandia: they are.

    @Gemel: very much so.

    @Iris: some might like them.

    @Tom: me as well.

    @anvilcloud: I agree.

    @Jan: that they are.

    @Marie: it is, yes.

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  11. Salty Pumpkin StudioAugust 10, 2022 at 8:48 AM

    The Dutch Golden Age, art is a favorite.

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  12. magiceyeAugust 10, 2022 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely paintings all. Tough to pick a favourite.

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  13. SharonAugust 10, 2022 at 9:34 AM

    Some beautiful paintings in this group.

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  14. eileeninmdAugust 10, 2022 at 10:40 AM

    Hello,
    The paintings are beautiful, I love the landscapes. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  15. Miradas desde mi lenteAugust 10, 2022 at 2:13 PM

    Hay mucho dramatismo en el cuadro primero y unos bellos paisajes en algunos de esos cuadros.

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  16. RedPatAugust 10, 2022 at 2:18 PM

    I love the light in the Lacemaker.

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  17. carol l mckennaAugust 10, 2022 at 4:52 PM

    Lovely Dutch master pieces ~

    Wishing you lgood health, laughter, and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. Joanne NoragonAugust 10, 2022 at 8:18 PM

    The Lacemaker--I can relate to the constant search for enough light to do the work.

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  19. RosieAugust 11, 2022 at 4:35 AM

    I like Castle by the River and Lacemaker both wonderful paintings:)

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  20. Nancy ChanAugust 11, 2022 at 7:22 AM

    I was reading about Job. Great paintings.

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  21. Lowcarb team memberAugust 11, 2022 at 5:15 PM

    All are so good, my favourite is the Salomon van Ruysdael River Landscape.

    All the best Jan

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  22. JeanieAugust 13, 2022 at 5:03 PM

    I always loved van Ruysdael's windmills --I'm glad you shared one here!

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