Artwork
Inn at the road along the river
Inn at the road along the river is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Inn at the Road Along the River is a 1601 painting on copper by Jan Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes and collaborations with Peter Paul Rubens.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene riverside scene, featuring a group of people gathered near a horse and cart, with others on boats, set against a backdrop of a church, houses, and trees under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Brueghel's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with warm tones of the buildings contrasting with the cool tones of the river and sky, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch:; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
