Landscape
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Landscape is a 1604 by Gabriel Perelle, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with crumbling ruins and old buildings. Trees frame the left side, while a small house sits near the ruins on the right. Two tiny figures walk along a path near the water’s edge, and the river curves gently in the foreground. The artist used deep shadows and fine lines to create a sense of depth and texture. The ruins look weathered, almost forgotten, while the landscape stays calm and still. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style shaped art with drama and detail.
