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Landscape with Ancient Ruins

Abraham van Cuylenborch

1643

oil

canvas

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Ancient Ruins is a 1643 oil by Abraham van Cuylenborch, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?: Abraham van Cuylenborch
When & what style?: 1643 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with ancient ruins, featuring a large stone structure with a doorway and a statue. The scene is set in a dark, wooded area with a few people and horses scattered around. In the foreground, there are several large rocks and a path leading to the ruins. The atmosphere is quite dark, with only a few areas of light peeking through the trees. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Abraham van Cuylenborch.