Who painted Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn?

Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn was painted by Herman Saftleven in 1660.

Where can I see Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn?

Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn?

Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn?

Museum-quality prints of Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn

Herman Saftleven , 1660

Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Herman Saftleven. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Executed in 1660, this landscape by Herman Saftleven is an oil painting on a copper support.

Executed in 1660, this landscape by Herman Saftleven is an oil painting on a copper support. The work measures 23 cm in height and 28 cm in width. As a landscape composition, it depicts a mountainous scene near Boppard on the Rhine, utilizing the smooth, non-absorbent surface of the copper plate which allows for the fine detail and luminous color characteristic of the artist's technique during this period.

History & Provenance

Herman Saftleven created this copper painting, titled Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn, in 1660. Executed in oil paint, the work measures 23 cm in height and 28 cm in width. The piece entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently held. Historical records indicate that the artwork was once owned by Daniel Franken.

The painting Mountainous landscape near Boppard aan de Rijn by Herman Saftleven was created in 1660 on copper. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, owned by Daniel Franken. The work has been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam as part of its landscape painting displays.

Overview

Created in 1660 by Dutch artist Herman Saftleven, this copper painting depicts a tranquil rural vista near Boppard on the Rhine. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents a broad, gently undulating landscape that extends toward distant mountains.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features rolling hills crowned by a modest castle, a meandering river, and a sky of clear blue punctuated by a few clouds. Figures strolling along a path provide a human scale, emphasizing the expansive nature of the countryside.

Context

Saftleven worked during the Dutch Golden Age, a period when landscape painting flourished. His choice of a Rhine locale reflects contemporary interest in depicting foreign scenery, catering to patrons who prized picturesque views of distant lands.