The Farrier
The Met
Artist: Aert van der Neer(Dutch, Gorinchem 1603/4–1677 Amsterdam)
Date: early or mid-1650s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 19 x 24 1/8 in. (48.3 x 61.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark landscape with a thatched cottage, dense trees, and figures near a bright bonfire
Detailed Description
A dark landscape is depicted under a cloudy sky. In the upper center-left, a bright, full moon is partially obscured by clouds, illuminating a body of water below. To the left, a thatched-roof cottage with a prominent chimney stands. Orange light emanates from a window and an open doorway of the cottage, illuminating a small area around it. A dark figure is visible near the cottage entrance. A path or muddy ground extends from the foreground to the center, leading to the water. On the right, a dense forest of tall, dark trees lines the water's edge and recedes into the background, their foliage appearing almost black against the dim sky. In the far right foreground, a large bonfire burns brightly, emitting a tall plume of white smoke that rises into the dark trees. Two figures, rendered in dark silhouettes, stand close to the bonfire, illuminated by its intense orange and yellow flames. The palette features dark browns, grays, and deep greens, with strong contrasts from the moon's light and the fires.
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