Artwork
Landscape with Inn at a River
Landscape with Inn at a River is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Inn at a River, created circa 1660 by David Teniers the Younger, is an oil painting housed at the Städel Museum. It presents a serene natural setting with architectural elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a peaceful river landscape with a small, welcoming inn on the right, where a group of people converse. The composition balances natural serenity with human activity, emphasizing tranquility.
Technique & Style
Teniers employed muted colors and soft brushstrokes to evoke calmness, guiding the viewer's focus towards the scene's peaceful atmosphere. The inn's thatched roof and chimney add warmth.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid-17th century, the work is part of the Städel Museum's collection, showcasing the artist's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
