River Landscape
1649
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1649
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
River Landscape is a 1649 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a dramatic mountain range rising sharply from a river valley. Jagged cliffs dominate the right side, while the left side has a small village and a winding river. A few tiny figures stand near the water, and the sky is soft with light clouds. The artist used bold contrasts between dark and light to make the mountains feel rough and real. This was a common trick in their time to add depth. Check out the Baroque movement to see more dramatic landscapes like this one.
