Hans Vredeman de Vries. Palace with Fountain
1596
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
1596
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
This painting shows a grand palace with a fountain in the center. The palace is surrounded by tall trees and has a large courtyard. What's interesting is that the artist likely used this painting as a way to showcase his skills in designing buildings and landscapes. The painting has a lot of detail, with intricate stone carvings and ornate decorations. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
