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Sleeping Peasants near Fields (Parable of the Weeds)

Simon de Vlieger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Landscape painting depicting peasants sleeping near fields. A large tree with sprawling branches and thick trunk dominates the left side. In the foreground, several peasants are lying on the ground, some resting on what appears to be a pile of clothing or sacks. A body of water is present on the right side. A dirt path or road winds through the center, leading to a distant field or body of water. The sky above is cloudy and blue-grey. Trees and bushes are scattered throughout the scene. The color palette is muted with shades of brown, green, and blue.

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1263 × 873 px
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