1663
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Landscape with Ruins in Olinda is a 1663 oil by Frans Post, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Ruins, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a landscape with ruins in the foreground. The ruins are old and worn, with plants growing out of them. In the background, there are hills and a blue sky with white clouds. The painting is detailed, with many small details that show the artist's skill. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and greens. The overall effect is one of age and decay. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to look up the artist, Frans Post.
Frans Janszoon Post (17 November 1612 – 17 February 1680) was a painter during the Dutch Golden Age.
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