Artwork
The Plank over the Stream
The Plank over the Stream is a print by the Baroque artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1943.575
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The Plank over the Stream is a print by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch artist active in the 17th century. Created around 1650, it is a representative example of his work.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil village scene, with a plank bridge spanning a stream. Figures, including a woman and child accompanied by a dog, and a man approaching a house, are set amidst trees and a sky with flying birds.
Technique & Style
Van Goyen's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow contributes to the scene's realism.
History & Provenance
The Plank over the Stream is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Van Goyen was a prolific artist, producing around twelve hundred paintings and over one thousand drawings during his career.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
