Landscape with Hunters

Jan Wijnants painted ‘Landscape with Hunters’ c. 1660–80. The scene shows two hunters and a dog traversing a sandy path. The exact location is unspecified. Oil on canvas.

The painting measures 60.5 x 74.9 cm. It is currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art. The landscape features characteristic Dutch trees and a cloudy sky.

Little is known about the commission or initial ownership of ‘Landscape with Hunters’. The painting’s provenance before its acquisition is unclear.

Jan Wijnants was active during the Dutch Golden Age. He specialized in landscapes, often featuring figures and animals.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/2011.48

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