Panoramic Landscape along the Rhine

De Gouden Eeuw, jaren 1640

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint with a broad perspective of the countryside. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition with hills, a cluster of buildings, and a church steeple. The brushstrokes are loose and flowing, creating a soft texture for the clouds in the sky. The color palette is muted and earthy, with browns and grays. The rolling hills in the foreground are dark brown, fading into lighter shades in the distance.
Kunstenaar
De Gouden Eeuw
Datering
jaren 1640
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
black chalk with yellow, brown, and gray wash and touches of gum arabic on laid paper
Afmetingen
19 × 30,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint with a broad perspective of the countryside. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition with hills, a cluster of buildings, and a church steeple. The brushstrokes are loose and flowing, creating a soft texture for the clouds in the sky. The color palette is muted and earthy, with browns and grays. The rolling hills in the foreground are dark brown, fading into lighter shades in the distance.

De Gouden Eeuw