1638
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Ruinenlandschaft is a 1638 unspecified by Jean Lemaire, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
The painting depicts a serene scene with a woman in a blue dress kneeling on the ground, tending to a plant. A man in an orange robe stands behind her, while another figure sits in the distance. The background features a bridge and a mountain range under a light blue sky. In the foreground, the woman's blue dress stands out against the earthy tones of the surroundings. The man's orange robe adds a pop of color to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique.
Jean Lemaire (1598–1659) was a French painter. He is also known as Lemaire-Poussin, due to his frequent close collaborations with Nicolas Poussin. He specialised in landscapes and classical architectural scenes,…
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