Who painted View of Lake Nemi (recto)?

View of Lake Nemi (recto) was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see View of Lake Nemi (recto)?

View of Lake Nemi (recto) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is View of Lake Nemi (recto)?

View of Lake Nemi (recto) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

View of Lake Nemi (recto)

Unknown , 1650

View of Lake Nemi (recto) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. View of Lake Nemi is a drawing depicting a serene landscape with a winding river and distant buildings.

Accession no.: 1955.159.a
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

View of Lake Nemi is a drawing depicting a serene landscape with a winding river and distant buildings.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a flat landscape with a river, trees, and small buildings on the far shore, and bushes and a lone tree near the water's edge, conveying a sense of vastness.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, loose strokes and muted colors, primarily browns and blues with touches of green, suggesting a spontaneous capture of the observed scene.