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Castle by a River

Unknown

1650

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Castle by a River is a 1650 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 photo shows a castle perched on a rocky hill above a calm river. The castle has tall stone walls, a central tower, and smaller buildings tucked inside. Trees and a few distant houses line the riverbank, while a lone boat floats on the water. The artist focused on the castle’s solid, shadowy shape against the lighter sky and water. This style makes the castle look strong and old. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create depth like this.