This idyllic scene depicts figures relaxing by a lakeside shore, accompanied by cows amidst lush greenery—a testament to Pynacker's skill in capturing tranquil landscapes illuminated by golden light. Inspired by Italian artistic traditions, this painting embodies the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age.

Admire Adam Pynacker’s ‘Barges on a River’ (1655), a serene Dutch Golden Age landscape. Explore its realism, light & detail at The Hermitage.