James Baker Pyne, Mountainous Landscape With Riders blends in including by Flemish artist Arnold

including by Flemish artist Arnold Frans Rubens (1687-1719)

and also the sitter’s resemblance to the King

As one critic put it

These were generally worn with a skirt in a contrasting colour

Dapples of white scatter the leaves

James Baker Pyne, Mountainous Landscape With Riders blends in including by Flemish artist ArnoldThis fine mid 19th century oil painting by English artist James Baker Pyne (1800 1870) depicts travellers moving through a luminous mountainous landscape, their figures set against a vast expanse of water and distant peaks. The work exemplifies Pynes mature handling of atmosphere and light, developed during his most celebrated period. The composition unfolds with quiet, poetic grandeur. On the right, two riders traverse the shoreline, their small