Artwork
Landschaft mit Wasserfall
Landschaft mit Wasserfall is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gerrit Battem. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Landschaft mit Wasserfall is a 1660 landscape painting by Gerrit Battem, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene riverside scene with a stone bridge, figures, and a horse. A church steeple is visible in the distance, framed by trees with thick trunks.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and soft light to create depth. Dark areas under trees and along rocks contrast with the figures and bridge, making them stand out.
Artist & collection
