Artwork

River Landscape

River Landscape, by Dionys Verburg, oil, 1698
River Landscape, by Dionys Verburg, oil, 1698

River Landscape is an oil painting by Dionys Verburg. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

River Landscape is an oil painting created by Dionys Verburg around 1698. It is a serene depiction of a natural setting, currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a tranquil river scene, with a gently flowing watercourse flanked by trees and hills. A small boat on the river adds to the peaceful atmosphere, evoking a sense of stillness.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes imbuing the scene with movement and energy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dionys Verburg

Dionys Verburg (1655–1722) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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