Mountain Scenery with a View of a River and the Sea
1684
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a rocky coastline meeting a calm river and distant sea. The sky is pale with soft clouds, while the land has dark cliffs and patches of green trees. Tiny ships dot the water near the horizon, and a few small figures stand on the shore. The artist used light and shadow to make the rocks look solid and the sky feel open. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a dreamy, natural look. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.
