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View of the Bay of Baja

View of the Bay of Baja, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1793
View of the Bay of Baja, by Jacob Philipp Hackert, oil, 1793

View of the Bay of Baja is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jacob Philipp Hackert. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

View of the Bay of Baja is a 1793 oil painting by Jacob Philipp Hackert, a Brandenburg-born landscape painter active in Italy.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil landscape featuring a prominent tree in the foreground and a bay with sailing vessels in the distance, evoking a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

Executed in warm, muted colors, the work showcases Hackert's use of chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, characteristic of the Rococo style.

History & Provenance

Completed in 1793, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob Philipp Hackert

Artist

Jacob Philipp Hackert

Jacob Philipp Hackert (15 September 1737 – 28 April 1807) was a landscape painter from Brandenburg, who did most of his work in Italy.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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