1650
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
River Landscape is a 1650 by Simon de Vlieger, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river winding through a wooded area. Tall trees fill most of the scene, their branches tangled and bare in places. The water is calm, with a few small boats floating near the shore. The whole drawing is done in soft, light lines—almost like a quick pencil sketch. The artist left some spots blank, letting the paper show through. This makes the trees look like they’re fading in and out, as if seen from a distance. Next, check out Simon de Vlieger to see how he turned simple landscapes into something special.
Simon de Vlieger (c. 1601 – buried 13 March 1653) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and designer of tapestries, etchings, stained glass windows. While he is mainly known for his marine paintings, he also painted beach…
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