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Landscape with Bathers, by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Landscape with Bathers

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Bathers is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with steep cliffs on one side. Four people are sitting or standing near the water’s edge—two are resting on the grass, one is crouching, and another stands alone. The river looks calm, with a small boat floating in the distance. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, making the cliffs and figures look three-dimensional. The brushstrokes are smooth, blending the tones together. Next, check out sfumato to see how artists create smooth transitions between light and dark.

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