Artwork

Landscape with a Bridge (Monochromatic)

Landscape with a Bridge (Monochromatic), by Cornelis de Bie, oil, 1648
Landscape with a Bridge (Monochromatic), by Cornelis de Bie, oil, 1648

Landscape with a Bridge (Monochromatic) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis de Bie. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Bridge (Monochromatic) is an oil painting created by Cornelis de Bie in 1648.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape centered around a bridge, where a figure is walking. The scene is surrounded by trees, bushes, and a body of water with boats, as well as distant buildings, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Executed in shades of gray and brown, the monochromatic palette lends the work a somber tone, emphasizing the mood of the landscape.

History & Provenance

The painting is housed at the National Museum in Kraków.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Cornelis de Bie

Artist

Cornelis de Bie

Cornelis de Bie (1621–1664) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.