Mountainous Landscape
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1640
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mountainous Landscape is a 1640 ink by Laurent de La Hyre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This landscape painting features a mountainous terrain with a serene lake in the foreground. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and towering mountains, with a few trees scattered throughout. In the distance, a range of mountains stretches across the horizon, creating a sense of depth and scale. The artist's use of light and shadow adds texture and dimension to the painting, with the sun casting a warm glow over the landscape. The overall effect is one of tranquility and natural beauty. For more works in a similar style, explore the Baroque movement.
Laurent de La Hyre (French pronunciation: ; 27 February 1606 – 28 December 1656) was a French Baroque painter, born in Paris. He was a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
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