Artwork

Italienische Landschaft mit Brücke

Italienische Landschaft mit Brücke, by Charles Cornelisz. de Hooch, unspecified, 1632
Italienische Landschaft mit Brücke, by Charles Cornelisz. de Hooch, unspecified, 1632

Italienische Landschaft mit Brücke is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Charles Cornelisz. de Hooch. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Italienische Landschaft mit Brücke is a 1632 painting by Charles Cornelisz. de Hooch, housed at the Alte Pinakothek. The work captures a serene Italian landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a peaceful scene with a small white building, a walking figure approaching it, another figure by the water with sheep, and a distant tranquil water body surrounded by trees and hills. The composition conveys a sense of everyday life in a serene setting.

Technique & Style

De Hooch employs chiaroscuro to create depth and atmosphere, guiding the viewer's focus towards the central figures and the building through strategic use of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Created in 1632, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, attributed to Charles Cornelisz. de Hooch.

Artist & collection