Artwork

Rocky Landscape

Rocky Landscape, by Unknown, unspecified, 1614
Rocky Landscape, by Unknown, unspecified, 1614

Rocky Landscape is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Rocky Landscape, attributed to the artist known as 31360_person, dates to around 1614. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as a digital image. It portrays a mountainous terrain with a valley below, set beneath a cloud‑filled sky.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features a stark ridge of peaks rising above a tranquil valley, where a small group of figures gather near a solitary tree while others move along a winding path. Birds traverse the sky, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a muted palette and careful modulation of light to convey depth, using contrasts of shadow and illumination that suggest a chiaroscuro approach. Brushwork is rendered with fine detail, especially in the rendering of rock faces and foliage, enhancing the atmospheric quality.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1614, the image has been documented as part of the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings. The work’s attribution to 31360_person is based on stylistic analysis and archival records linking the piece to early 17th‑century landscape traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known