A Landscape with a Waterfall and a Stone Bridge
1741
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1741
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Landscape with a Waterfall and a Stone Bridge is a 1741 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a rocky riverbank with a small waterfall rushing over jagged stones. A stone bridge with three arches spans the water in the middle, and a few people and sheep wander near it. In the background, a large tree leans over the scene, and a grand building sits on a hill above a misty valley. The artist used strong light and shadow to make the rocks and water look dramatic, almost like the scene is lit from above. The bridge and distant building give a sense of depth, pulling your eye into the landscape. If you like this style, look up Baroque.
