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Landscape with Ancient Ruins, a Resting Flock in the Front

Pieter van Bloemen

1707

oil

canvas

From the collection of Städel Museum

Flemish Baroque painting 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Ancient Ruins, a Resting Flock in the Front is a 1707 oil by Pieter van Bloemen, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?: Pieter van Bloemen
When & what style?: 1707 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with ancient ruins in the background and a resting flock in the front. The scene is set in a natural environment, with trees and hills surrounding the ruins. In the foreground, a group of animals are lying down, while a few people are standing or sitting near them. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the ruins and trees depicted in earthy tones and the sky above in shades of blue and gray. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and peacefulness. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Pieter van Bloemen

Pieter van Bloemen, also known as Standaart (bapt. 17 January 1657 – 6 March 1720), first name also spelled Peter or Peeter, was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and printmaker. He was a gifted landscape and animal artist…

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