Artwork
Landscape
Landscape is a print by the Baroque artist Gabriel Perelle. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gabriel Perelle's 'Landscape' (c. 1604) is a print depicting a serene riverside scene, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a tranquil atmosphere with crumbling ruins, old buildings, and natural elements. Two diminutive figures along the water's edge and a small house near the ruins subtly populate the landscape, emphasizing the coexistence of decay and serenity.
Technique & Style
Perelle employed deep shadows and meticulous line work to achieve depth and texture, particularly in the weathered appearance of the ruins, set against the calm, untroubled landscape.
History & Provenance
Created around 1604, the work's provenance prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
While the work's style does not overtly align with the dramatic flair of the emerging Baroque movement, its attention to detail and use of shadow reflect contemporary artistic sensibilities.
Legacy
The print's legacy is not explicitly outlined in available information, though its preservation in a notable museum suggests recognition of its historical or artistic value.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gabriel Perelle (born 1604 in Vernon, Eure, died 1677 in Paris) was a French draftsman and printmaker of topographic views and landscapes.
