Artwork
Italianate landscape with ruin
Italianate landscape with ruin is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelius van Poelenburgh. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Italianate landscape with ruin is a 1635 oil painting by Cornelius van Poelenburgh, a Dutch artist known for his small-scale landscapes of Italian scenery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a large stone ruin in the background and everyday activities in the foreground, featuring people and animals in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a predominantly green and brown color palette, the work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age landscape style, with a focus on capturing a sense of history and normalcy.
History & Provenance
Created by van Poelenburgh, who was active in Rome, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis van Poelenburgh or Cornelis van Poelenburch (1594 – 12 August 1667), was a Dutch landscape painter and draughtsman.
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