Who painted Landscape?

Landscape was painted by Anthonie van Borssom in 1653.

Where can I see Landscape?

Landscape is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape?

Landscape is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape

Anthonie van Borssom , 1653

Landscape is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Anthonie van Borssom. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape, created by Anthonie van Borssom in 1653, is a pen and brown ink drawing with brown wash, depicting a serene rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows three cows drinking from a shallow stream, surrounded by tall trees, with distant buildings and spires fading into a hazy sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash, the work exhibits a sketchy, unfinished appearance, characteristic of quick studies or travel sketches common in 17th-century artistic practice.

Context

This simple, earth-toned landscape (with muted browns and greens) aligns with aspects of the Baroque style, despite its subdued tone, inviting comparison with broader Baroque artistic tendencies.

History & Provenance

Created in 1653 by Anthonie van Borssom, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Legacy

The work's legacy is not explicitly outlined in the provided context, though it reflects common artistic practices of its time.