Copy of a detail of the Ghent Altarpiece, The Just Judges, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in St Bavon, Ghent.
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of men on horseback, dressed in bright, colorful clothes. The riders wear red hats and fur-lined robes, some holding reins or talking to each other. Behind them, a rocky cliff rises with a castle perched on top, and a green landscape stretches into the distance under a soft blue sky. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the movement and light. Notice how the colors pop against the muted background—this was a common approach in the 1860s. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
