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Rocky Landscape with a Castle, by Unknown, unspecified, 1630

Rocky Landscape with a Castle

Unknown

1630

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Rocky Landscape with a Castle is a 1630 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1630 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a rocky hillside with a small castle on top. The castle has two towers and sits behind a few trees. Below, a winding path leads up the hill, and a lone figure walks near the top. In the foreground, a horse and rider move along a narrow path beside a stream. The artist used soft, muted colors to create a quiet, dreamy mood. The light is gentle, making the rocks and trees look warm and shadowy. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and light in other works.

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