View of the River Rhine
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jan van Aken
Jan van Aken (1614–1661) was a Dutch artist, born in Kampen.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
View of the River Rhine is a 1638 ink by Jan van Aken, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a winding river cutting through a hilly landscape. On the left, a bare tree stands tall against a sky full of fluffy clouds. In the distance, a castle sits on a rocky hill, while small boats dot the water below. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the hills and clouds look soft. This style was common in the 1600s. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jan van Aken (1614–1661) was a Dutch artist, born in Kampen.
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