A Mountain Landscape
1645
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1645
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Mountain Landscape is a 1645 by Jan van Aken, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, rocky landscape with twisted trees and a lone figure walking near a waterfall. The sky is filled with rough, jagged lines, and the ground looks uneven and wild. A small building sits near the left side, half-hidden by the trees. The artist used deep shadows to make the scene feel dramatic and uneven. The trees look gnarled, like they’ve been shaped by wind or time. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement next.
