River View
1596
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
River View is a 1596 ink by Pieter Stevens, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This landscape painting depicts a serene river scene, with a town situated on the left bank. The river flows gently, flanked by trees and hills in the background. A bridge spans the river, connecting the town to the opposite bank. The artist's use of pen, brown ink, and brown and gray wash creates a sense of depth and texture. In the foreground, a figure stands on the riverbank, adding a sense of human presence to the tranquil scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the trees, buildings, and hills. The painting's use of cross-hatching adds depth and dimensionality to the scene. For more information on this technique, look up cross-hatching.
Pieter Stevens II or Peter Stevens II (ca. 1567 in Mechelen – after 1626 in Prague) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman known for his landscapes. He left Flanders to work for the court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague.…
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