A River Landscape
1550
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a quiet river winding through a village nestled between cliffs and hills. Trees line the riverbank, and a small bridge crosses the water near a lone figure walking. In the distance, a castle sits atop a rocky outcrop, surrounded by more buildings and fields. The artist used soft shading to create depth, especially in the misty hills and shadows under the trees. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
