Artwork
Le bois au bord de la rivière
Le bois au bord de la rivière is a print by the Baroque artist Herman Naiwincx. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.133.5
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Le bois au bord de la rivière is a 1646 print by Herman Naiwincx, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a river, surrounded by trees and greenery, under a cloudy sky with sunlight casting a warm glow. The calm water reflects the foliage, creating a sense of depth and tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and dimension, drawing the eye to the river's gentle flow, characteristic of Baroque landscape techniques.
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Artist & collection
Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière
Le rocher couvert de buissons
The Three Large Trees
A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers)
Valley in Bourgogne (Une vallee en Bourgogne)
Back of the Mills
The Virgin Islands in Bezons (Les Iles vierges a Bezons)
The River near the Woods
Hamlet near the Lake (Le hameau pres du lac)