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View of the City of Arnhem, by Unknown, 1646

View of the City of Arnhem

Unknown

1646

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

View of the City of Arnhem is a 1646 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a wide river with boats carrying people and animals. On the far bank, a city with tall church towers and smaller buildings stretches along the shore. The sky is mostly cloudy, with some patches of light breaking through. Trees line the riverbank, and the water looks calm. The artist used soft, muted colors to show the quiet activity of daily life. The boats are small compared to the big cityscape, making everything feel balanced. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.

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