Landscape with a Rainstorm Threatening — Barend Cornelis Koekkoek

Barend Cornelis Koekkoek. Painted 1825 - 1829.

These shepherds seem to enjoy a simple and peaceful existence in a wide meadow. However, the life of farmers and shepherds was harder in reality. Before 1850, artists did not paint outdoors: paint tubes did not yet exist, so working en plein air was impractical. Therefore, artists used sketches of what they saw to create landscape compositions back in their studio.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 72 × 56 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam

Print: 72 × 56 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20029299. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.