Artwork
A River Landscape
A River Landscape is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1603 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
A River Landscape is a 1603 painting on copper by Jan Brueghel the Elder, a prominent figure in the Flemish Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene riverside scene with boats, people, and a lush landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Brueghel's work is characterized by its detailed and naturalistic representation of the landscape, typical of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection, and is attributed to Jan Brueghel the Elder, son of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and brother of Pieter Brueghel the Younger.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
