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A View in Flanders, by Jan Van Broedelet, 1750

A View in Flanders

Jan Van Broedelet

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

A View in Flanders is a 1750 by Jan Van Broedelet, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Jan Van Broedelet
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a quiet village scene with a tall church steeple at the center. A small group of people walks along a path near a stream, while others gather near a graveyard. The landscape includes trees, houses, and a few animals, all drawn in soft, detailed lines. The title at the bottom says it’s a view of Flanders, a region in Europe. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, almost like sketching with a pen. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A View in Flanders is a print on paper by Jan Van Broedelet, created in 1750 as an interpretation of a work by David Teniers. The image depicts a landscape scene characteristic of Flanders. The print reproduces Teniers' composition, likely capturing rural or village life in the region.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Jan Van Broedelet

Jan Van Broedelet made small prints of everyday places in early 18th-century Flanders.

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