Landscape with Figures

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Cornelis van Swanenburch
Dutch, c.1622 - 1710

Landscape with figures

Oil on canvas
Bequeathed by David Air, 1960
Museum Number 1971-125

This idyllic mountainous landscape bathed in warm golden sunlight is inspired by the Italian countryside. Groups of travellers on horses and donkeys occupy the middle ground and a picturesque castle can just be seen in the background.