Arent Arentsz Cabel: Painter of Tranquil Landscapes Arent Arentsz, commonly known as cabel (born circa 1585 in Amsterdam; died August 18, 1631, Amsterdam), was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter who achieved renown for his exquisitely rendered depictions of summer and winter vistas—primarily focused on scenes of hunting and fishing. Though relatively obscure compared to contemporaries like Rembrandt or Vermeer, Arentsz’s work possesses a distinctive charm and reflects the artistic sensibilities of his era. His signature consisted of the monogram AA, marking him as one of the many artists a…