Who painted Travelers Approaching a Bridge?

Travelers Approaching a Bridge was painted by Gabriel Perelle in 1640.

Where can I see Travelers Approaching a Bridge?

Travelers Approaching a Bridge is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Travelers Approaching a Bridge?

Travelers Approaching a Bridge is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Travelers Approaching a Bridge?

Museum-quality prints of Travelers Approaching a Bridge are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Travelers Approaching a Bridge

Gabriel Perelle , 1640

Travelers Approaching a Bridge is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gabriel Perelle. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: G. Perrell In. fe. et excudit

About this work

Overview

Travelers Approaching a Bridge is a 1640 etching on laid paper by French artist Gabriel Perelle, characterized by a serene landscape with figures, a central bridge, and a tranquil atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts everyday travelers, a man, woman, horse, and dog, approaching a bridge, set amidst trees, hills, and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness and quotidian life.

Technique & Style

Perelle employed etching on laid paper to achieve depth and texture, emphasizing intricate landscape details and reflecting 17th-century French landscape traditions with structured, picturesque composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1640 by Gabriel Perelle (1604-1677), a French draftsman and printmaker trained under Simon Vouet and Daniel Rabel, known for topographic and classical landscape prints.

Context

This work aligns with 17th-century French landscape conventions, emphasizing serenity and everyday life, distinct from more dramatic or mythological themes prevalent during the period.

Legacy

While not widely recognized as a singular landmark in Perelle's oeuvre, Travelers Approaching a Bridge represents his consistent contribution to the development of French landscape printing traditions.