MOMPER, Joos de
(b. 1564, Antwerpen, d. 1634/35, Antwerpen)

Winter Landscape

c. 1620
Oil on panel, 55 x 88 cm
Private collection

The painting depicts an animated winter landscape with travellers passing through an avenue of trees. It demonstrates Momper's unmatched skills in capturing the ephemeral effects of passing weather conditions. The scene is enlivened by the staffage of Jan Brueghel the Elder.




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