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Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest

Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest, by Antonie Waterloo, 1665
Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest, by Antonie Waterloo, 1665

Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest is a print by the Baroque artist Antonie Waterloo. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Six Large Upright Landscapes: A Mother and Three Children at Rest is a print by Anthonie Waterloo, dated to 1665, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil scene of a mother and three children at rest in a lush landscape, with the mother seated on the ground surrounded by her children engaged in quiet pursuits.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, contributing to the overall mood of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antonie Waterloo

Artist

Antonie Waterloo

Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.

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