Open full image Pin
Classical Landscape with a Fountain, by Paul Bril, ink, 1590

Classical Landscape with a Fountain

Paul Bril

1590

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Classical Landscape with a Fountain is a 1590 ink by Paul Bril, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Bril
When & what style?
1590 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called Classical Landscape with a Fountain. It was made during the Renaissance. The artist used pen, brown ink, and wash over black chalk to create it. This combination of media was common during that time. The use of different materials allowed for a range of tones and textures. You can find more works like this at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Bril
Artist

Paul Bril

Paul Bril was a Flemish painter and printmaker principally known for his landscapes. He spent most of his active career in Rome. His Italianate landscapes had a major influence on landscape painting in Italy and Northern Europe.

See the richer artist page

More by Paul Bril

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app