Who painted View of the River Rhine?

View of the River Rhine was painted by Jan van Aken in 1638.

Where can I see View of the River Rhine?

View of the River Rhine is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of the River Rhine?

View of the River Rhine is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of View of the River Rhine?

Museum-quality prints of View of the River Rhine are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

View of the River Rhine

Jan van Aken , 1638

View of the River Rhine is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jan van Aken. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

View of the River Rhine is an etching by Jan van Aken, created in 1638. It is a print depicting a landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows a winding river through rocky hills, with a village, bridge, and trees. Two figures stand on a cliff edge, while another walks with a horse below. The scene is rendered in fine detail, capturing the natural environment and human presence.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to achieve a detailed, yet somewhat ethereal, representation of the landscape. This style was characteristic of etchings from the 17th century, a period when the technique was widely used to produce precise prints.