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Flusslandschaft mit Kirche und Dorf

Flusslandschaft mit Kirche und Dorf, by Cornelis van Zwieten, oil, 1649
Flusslandschaft mit Kirche und Dorf, by Cornelis van Zwieten, oil, 1649

Flusslandschaft mit Kirche und Dorf is an oil painting by Cornelis van Zwieten. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Flusslandschaft mit Kirche und Dorf is an oil painting by Cornelis van Zwieten, created around 1649. It is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene village scene centered around a large church with a tall tower, surrounded by trees and houses. Figures are shown walking near a body of water in the foreground.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to convey a sense of calm. Chiaroscuro is used to create depth and dimensionality in the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Kunsthaus Zürich open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.