Open full image Pin
Ruinenlandschaft mit Reiter, by Jean Lemaire, unspecified, 1638

Ruinenlandschaft mit Reiter

Jean Lemaire

1638

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Ruinenlandschaft mit Reiter is a 1638 unspecified by Jean Lemaire, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Jean Lemaire
When & what style?
1638
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with classical elements, featuring a large stone structure with columns and statues. In the foreground, a man sits on the ground, while another man rides a horse in the distance. The background is dominated by a large tree and a cloudy sky. A notable detail in the painting is the use of classical architecture, which adds to the overall sense of grandeur and history. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you can look up Jean Lemaire.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Lemaire
Artist

Jean Lemaire

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,…

See the richer artist page

More by Jean Lemaire

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app