Landscape with Two Donkeys
1655
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
35.5; 46
About this artwork
signatuur en datum, linksonder: ‘K: du Iardin. fe 1655.’
Art Historical Context
Karel du Jardin's *Landscape with Twokeys* (1655) offers a tranquil glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age, when artists celebrated the natural world with remarkable precision. Painted in oil on canvas—a medium prized for its rich luminosity and ability to capture subtle atmospheric effects—this modest work measures just 35.5 by 46 centimeters. The artist's signature and date appear in the lower left, affirming its creation during du Jardin's early maturity. Du Jardin belonged to the circle of Dutch Italianate painters who infused their native landscapes with the golden light and classical serenit...
About the Artist
Karel du Jardin · 1626–1678
Karel Dujardin, born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1626, was the son of the little-known painter Guilliam du Gardin. His early training came under the guidance of Nicolaes Berchem, a master whose influence is evident in Dujardin's animal and landscape depictions, while he was also inspired by the works of Paulus Potter. As a young artist, Dujardin traveled to Italy, where he immersed himself in th...