1590
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River Landscape with Travelers is a 1590 ink by Paul Bril, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy riverside scene with two travelers walking along a path. Behind them, a rocky hillside rises, dotted with trees and small buildings. A town sprawls across the middle ground, with a mix of towers, churches, and houses. The river below has a few boats, and the sky is filled with fluffy clouds. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the distant town look smaller and lighter. The travelers seem to be heading toward the town, while the landscape around them feels both wild and carefully planned. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Bril made prints like this.
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.
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