Artwork
Landschaft mit Ruinen
Landschaft mit Ruinen is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist August Querfurt. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Landschaft mit Ruinen is a 1728 painting by August Querfurt, an Austrian artist known for his military scenes. The work is a landscape from the Rococo period, held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene garden scene with a stone statue surrounded by four figures. The statue, framed by columns and ruins, is the central focus. The figures' gentle interaction with the statue and their surroundings conveys a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The painting features soft lighting and subtle shadows, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The use of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrasts between light and dark areas, adds to the overall atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Querfurt was trained by his father and later studied under Johann Philipp Rugendas. The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel – 1761, Vienna) was an Austrian painter. He painted primarily soldiers and battle scenes. He was first instructed by his father, Tobias Querfurt, a landscape and animal painter, and…
