Arcadian Landscape with Setting Sun
1800
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1800
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see two people in flowing robes standing on a hill at sunset, looking at an old stone temple. The sky glows pink and gold, and the trees cast long shadows. This painting was made as a pair with another work showing a nearby Italian town. The artist had just traveled through Italy and wanted to remember the warm light and ancient ruins. The soft colors and quiet mood feel like a private memory, not a grand scene. To see more paintings like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
