Who painted River Scene?

River Scene was painted by Gabriel Perelle in 1604.

Where can I see River Scene?

River Scene is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is River Scene?

River Scene is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

River Scene

Gabriel Perelle , 1604

River Scene is a print by the Baroque artist Gabriel Perelle. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1998.381
Credit line: Bequest of Gordon K. Mott

About this work

Overview

River Scene is a print by Gabriel Perelle, created around 1604, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a large stone church by a river, with figures walking along a path and boats on the water, set against a backdrop of trees and hills.

Technique & Style

Perelle employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, lending the church a sense of solidity, a technique characteristic of 17th-century printmaking.

Context

The style of River Scene is associated with the Baroque period, which influenced the development of art during the 17th century.