Klaes Molenaer
1626–1676 · Dutch · 11 artworks
Baroqueatmospheric perspectivedetailed figure workmuted color palettegenre sceneswinter landscapes
artist bio
Klaes Molenaer was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his winter landscapes and genre scenes. His works often depict everyday life in 17th-century Holland, capturing the atmosphere and activities of the time with a keen eye for detail.
what you'll learn
Studying Molenaer's work allows students to understand the depiction of daily life in the Dutch Golden Age and the techniques used to create atmospheric winter landscapes. Students can learn about composition, light, and the portrayal of figures in a landscape setting.
related: Hendrick Avercamp, Adriaen van Ostade
11 artworks
Winter landscape
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Fishermen with their catch on the beach
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Village Fair by a River
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A winter landscape with a view of haarlem from the north with the eentjes or leidse waterpoort and the langebrug, and a view of the st. Bavo and the bakenesse church beyond
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Travellers in a Winter Landscape
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Winterlandschap met schaatsers nabij de stadsmuren.
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Winter landscape with ice skaters on frozen river In front of country houses woman at fountain
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A winter landscape with figures skating on a frozen river
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Travelers in front of an inn
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Winter landscape with ice skaters in front of a city
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Wash day
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