Sunrise in a Wood

Sunrise in a Wood, a painting by Jacob van Ruisdael, dates from 1670-1680. It is in the collection of The Wallace Collection. The painting's dimensions are 0.77 meters wide and 0.9 meters high.

The artwork depicts a pastoral scene at sunrise. A dirt road, showing tire tracks, winds through a wooded area. A shepherd with a flock of sheep is visible on the road, moving towards the viewer. Large, mature trees dominate the right side of the composition, while smaller trees and shrubs fill the left. A small building is partially visible nestled into the hillside on the left. The sky is a mix of clouds and blue, suggesting the early morning light. The overall tone is muted earth tones, with browns, greens, and grays predominating. The light suggests a calm and peaceful atmosphere.