Aim: To learn the main characteristics and subject matter of 17th Century Dutch Painting

Landscape Jacob van Ruisdael 1628 – 1682 Spacious landscapes, autumnal colours, celebrates the beauty of the countryside Restless moving sky suggesting the weather is about to change Wild gushing river reminds us of the destructive power of nature Grandeur and drama of his works depicts both the flat holland plains and the wild landscapes of germany Large dramatic skys became increasingly important to Dutch landscape painters as to add balance to the composition and to add a sense of air and space into the scene.

Genre/ Domestic Interiors

Still Life Willem Kalf 1622 – 1693 Still life with lobster, drinking horn and glasses 1653 oil on canvas approx metre wide Exotic objects painted with rich and deep colours. Each object placed to great a harmony of texture, shape, colour. The light gives the objects a jewel like quality. Extravagance reflects the refined tastes of Dutch 17th Century collectors, in a time when still life were immensely popular. Still Life

12C: Characteristics of Dutch 17th Century Painting Realistic/ Naturalistic Neutral/ Earthy colours Low Horizons Light source – great importance Strong Contrasting light and dark Strong perspective & composition Rich colour and texture