Dutch school of the 18th century

Dutch school of the 18th century.
"Landscape".
Oil on canvas. Relined.
Period frame, with faults.
Measurements: 80 x 110 cm; 103 x 132 cm (frame).

In this oil on canvas an image of rural character is developed, starring shepherds with their flocks. The scene takes place in an exterior of golden light. Due to the important presence of the landscape and the small dimensions of the characters, the author's special interest in capturing the environment is evident. It is worth mentioning that the eighteenth century was a time in which the feeling that human and nature should be complementary, one reflected in the other, began to beat. That is to say, the landscape should arouse emotion and transmit ideas. Thus, landscape painters like the author of this painting tried to express their feelings through the landscape, instead of imitating it. This idea was established through two main aspects: the dramatic, of turbulent and fantastic views, and the naturalistic, which emphasized images of a peaceful and serene nature, as in this case. It is this second conception that we see embodied in this work.