Artwork
The Approach to a Village
The Approach to a Village is a print by the Baroque artist Simon de Vlieger. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.42
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The Approach to a Village is a 1634 print by Simon de Vlieger, a Dutch artist known for his work in various mediums, including painting, etching, and stained glass design.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene village scene, with a horse-drawn wagon, pedestrians, and animals amidst buildings and trees, capturing a moment of everyday rural life.
Technique & Style
De Vlieger employed fine lines to convey light and shadow, creating depth in the scene. This technique was typical of the period, used to render ordinary subjects in a three-dimensional manner.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, representing de Vlieger's lesser-known work outside of his marine-themed paintings.
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Artist
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…
