Who painted Paisaje con cascada?

Paisaje con cascada was painted by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo in 1601.

Where can I see Paisaje con cascada?

Paisaje con cascada is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Paisaje con cascada?

Paisaje con cascada is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Paisaje con cascada?

Museum-quality prints of Paisaje con cascada are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Paisaje con cascada

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo , 1601

Paisaje con cascada is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Paisaje con cascada is a painting created by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo using oil paint. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman on a donkey accompanied by a man, set against a dramatic rocky landscape with a dark sky. The scene is shrouded in mystery, with a house and figure in the background adding to the intrigue.

Technique & Style

Murillo employed chiaroscuro to create depth and emotional resonance, using strong contrasts between light and dark. The composition and color palette contribute to a sense of tension and drama, focusing attention on the central figures.

History & Provenance

Murillo, a Spanish Baroque painter, produced this work, which is characteristic of his lesser-known landscape genre.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo ( mure-IL-oh, m(y)uu-REE-oh, Spanish: ; late December 1617, baptised 1 January 1618 – 3 April 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter.