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Which Dutch and Flemish artists became known for landscape painting in the 17th century?

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van de Velde, Adriaen: River Landscape in the Late Afternoon — Landscape painting *River Landscape in the Late Afternoon*, oil on canvas by Adriaen van de Velde, 1663; in a private collection.

In the 17th century, landscape painting became a prominent tradition in the Netherlands, characterized by atmospheric unity, low horizons, and the use of the sky to set the tone of a scene.12

Key Dutch artists known for their contributions to this genre include:

Jacob van Ruisdael: Often regarded as one of the greatest Dutch landscape painters, he was known for his monumental compositions, dramatic skies, and detailed depictions of trees and the Dutch countryside.312
Meindert Hobbema: A pupil and follower of Ruisdael who developed a lighter, more picturesque style.12
Aelbert Cuyp: Renowned for his luminous pastoral landscapes.12
Jan van Goyen and Esaias van de Velde: Instrumental in developing a more coherent recession into depth and atmospheric unity in early 17th-century landscapes.2
Hercules Seghers: Also noted for his mastery of atmospheric depth.2
Philips Koninck: Famous for his vast panoramic landscapes.2

In the southern provinces (the Spanish Netherlands), artists such as Adriaen Brouwer produced expressive landscapes, while the influence of Peter Paul Rubens was felt in the works of painters like Jan Wildens and Lucas van Uden.4