Default Original Landscape Plants Oil PaintingA landscape is the visible features of an area of land, including the landforms, plant life, bodies of water, and human made structures. These features come together to form a scene that can be both beautiful and interestingThe word "landscape" comes from the Dutch word "landschap," which means "region" or "tract of land." The term was first used in the 16th century to describe paintings of natural scenery. Landscapes can be natural or man made.