Landscape with a pool

"Landscape with a pool" is a beautiful painting housed right here in the Fitzwilliam Museum. While we don't know the exact date it was created, we can appreciate how the artist invites us to experience a tranquil landscape. The centerpiece is undoubtedly this pool of water. Notice how it mirrors the sky and the surrounding trees, adding a sense of depth and serenity to the scene. The artist's use of color is particularly striking. See how the lush greens of the trees on the left contrast with the prominent tree on the right, its thick trunk and foliage almost reaching out to us. And look how the sky, painted in soft blues and grays, peeks through the clouds, bathing the scene in a gentle light. The entire composition evokes a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting us to pause and reflect.