Artwork
Travellers by a well
Travellers by a well is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Andries Both. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
Travellers by a Well is a 1637 oil painting by Andries Both, a Dutch genre painter associated with the bamboccianti group in 17th-century Rome. The work captures a serene moment of travelers resting at a well.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a quiet, everyday scene of a man, woman, and young boy pausing to drink at a well in a rustic, Roman countryside setting, emphasizing ordinary life.
Technique & Style
Both employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age tradition. The composition features relaxed figures set against a stone building, enhancing the casual atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1637, Travellers by a Well is now part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andries Both (1612/1613 – 23 March 1642), was a Dutch genre painter. He was part of the group of Dutch and Flemish genre painters active in Rome in the 17th century known as the bamboccianti, who painted scenes from the…
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