1649
oil
copper
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
River scene is a 1649 oil by Jan Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting, "River scene", depicts a serene river landscape. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered in a small boat, while others are standing on the riverbank. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings, with a few birds flying overhead. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The sky is a soft blue, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. The trees and buildings are rendered in warm, earthy tones, while the water is a cool blue-green. The artist's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of tranquility and peace in this painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Jan Brueghel the Younger.
Jan Brueghel (also Bruegel or Breughel) the Younger ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 13 September 1601 – 1 September 1678) was a Flemish Baroque painter.
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