Artwork

River Scene

River Scene, by Gabriel Perelle, 1604
River Scene, by Gabriel Perelle, 1604

River Scene 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

River Scene is a print by Gabriel Perelle, created around 1604, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a large stone church by a river, with figures walking along a path and boats on the water, set against a backdrop of trees and hills.

Technique & Style

Perelle employed fine lines to capture the interplay of light and shadow, lending the church a sense of solidity, a technique characteristic of 17th-century printmaking.

Context

The style of River Scene is associated with the Baroque period, which influenced the development of art during the 17th century.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gabriel Perelle

Artist

Gabriel Perelle

Gabriel Perelle (born 1604 in Vernon, Eure, died 1677 in Paris) was a French draftsman and printmaker of topographic views and landscapes.

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