The Plank over the Stream
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Plank over the Stream is a 1650 by Jan van Goyen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a serene scene of a village, with a plank stretching over a stream. In the foreground, a woman and a child are walking towards the stream, accompanied by a dog. On the left side, a man is walking towards a house. The village is surrounded by trees, and the sky is filled with birds flying overhead. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The use of light and shadow adds to the sense of realism, making the scene feel more lifelike. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Jan van Goyen.
