Adriaen van de Velde

Adriaen van de Velde, born in 1636 in Amsterdam and died in 1672 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and animal scenes. His works, such as 'Landscape with Cattle' and 'Beach Scene,' are admired for their serene beauty and detailed depiction of nature. Van de Velde's contributions to Dutch landscape painting and his influence on the Golden Age have made him a notable figure in 17th-century art.