1607
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Landscape with the Fall of Phaeton is a 1607 oil by Joos de Momper the Younger, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a landscape with the Fall of Phaeton. In the foreground, a group of people are shown in various poses, some of them appearing to be in distress. The background features a cityscape with buildings and mountains, with a large body of water in the center. The sky above is filled with clouds, and a few birds can be seen flying overhead. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and chaos, with the figures in the foreground adding to the sense of drama and tension. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Joos de Momper the Younger or Joost de Momper the Younger (c. 1564 – 5 February 1635) was a Flemish landscape painter active in Antwerp between the late 16th century and the early 17th century. Brueghel's influence is…
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