Wooded Landscape with Merrymakers in a Cart — Meindert Hobbema

Meindert Hobbema. Painted c. 1665.

A lively party of travellers in a horse-drawn wagon passing farmhouses amid the trees. Figures along the side of the country road respond as they wave exuberantly. When Meindert Hobbema painted this he was at the height of his career, having started as a pupil of Jacob van Ruisdael. While Hobbema’s landscapes often resemble those of his teacher, they are more joyful and light. His treetops reach high into the sky and the leaves glisten in the sun. Interestingly, Hobbema’s trees are lit from behind, which enhances the sense of depth.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Gallery of Honour, Main building.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 109.8 × 90.5 cm · Gift from the W. Baron van Dedem Collection, Richmond

Print: 109.8 × 90.5 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/200445746. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.