Adriaen van OstadeDutch, 1610–1684Landscape with an old oak
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Landscape with an old oak” now? Rijksmuseum, Room 2.6 · Specialisation in painting, Amsterdam. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
Closing soon· until 5:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Adriaen van Ostade from Haarlem painted not only a great many genre scenes with farming folk, but also several landscapes. This painting, with its dramatic contrast between light and shadow, betrays the influence of Rembrandt.
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Details
- Accession number
- SK-A-4093
What it shows
In the catalog
Display history
On view · Room 2.6 · Specialisation in painting
Rijksmuseum · Sep 29, 2026 — now · Verified
Whether it was on view is unknown
Rijksmuseum · Unconfirmed
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
In the life of Adriaen van Ostade
The whole life1634–1684 · Workplace
Haarlem
1638
First marriage
Ostade married in 1638.
c. 1638 – 1640
Stylistic turning point under Rembrandt's influence
Around 1638 or 1640 the influence of Rembrandt abruptly changed Ostade's style: he painted "The Annunciation to the Shepherds" (Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Brunswick), with the principal groups dramatically lit by rays breaking through a gloomy sky.
1640
Death of his first wife
The artist's wife died in 1640, after which Adriaen married a second time.
