Who painted Landscape at Dawn: Aurora?

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora was painted by Hendrik Goudt in 1613.

Where can I see Landscape at Dawn: Aurora?

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape at Dawn: Aurora?

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape at Dawn: Aurora?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape at Dawn: Aurora are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora

Hendrik Goudt , 1613

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hendrik Goudt. It dates from 1613 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: below image, at brown ink, at lower right: P. Mariette 1664; verso: at top, in brwon ink: P. Mariette 1664 (Lugt 1790)
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: Albertina (Lugt 5g)

About this work

Overview

Landscape at Dawn: Aurora is an engraving on laid paper created by Hendrik Goudt in 1613, capturing a serene dawn landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a peaceful dawn scene with a hill, distant mountains, a tree, and a structure under a cloudy sky, conveying calm and tranquility through its composition.

Technique & Style

Goudt employed cross-hatching to achieve a range of grays, creating texture and depth. The engraving technique enhances the overall sense of serenity.

History & Provenance

Created in 1613, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work aligns with the Baroque movement, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions, though here applied to evoke calm.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of 'Landscape at Dawn: Aurora' are not provided, it reflects the enduring appeal of Baroque aesthetics in printmaking.