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View of Krakow

Gottfried Libalt

1652

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Biedermeier Baroque Augsburg

Dominant colour

View of Krakow is a 1652 oil by Gottfried Libalt, a Biedermeier work, depicting Augsburg, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Gottfried Libalt
When & what style?: 1652 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with a river running through it. The city is surrounded by trees and buildings, with a few people and animals scattered throughout. The sky is light blue with a few clouds. In the foreground, there are several people and animals, including a dog and a horse. The people are dressed in clothing from the 17th century, which suggests that the painting is from that time period. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. Next, look up Gottfried Libalt.

About the artist

Artist

Gottfried Libalt

Gottfried Libalt (1610/11 – 1 May 1673) was a German painter in the Mannerist style; known mostly for still-lifes, although he also did landscapes and portraits.

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