Artwork
River Landscape
River Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Griffier. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
River Landscape, created by Jan Griffier in 1691, is an oil painting depicting a serene riverside scene with buildings, trees, and figures, characterized by muted colors and chiaroscuro.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a peaceful river landscape with a hillside village, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility through its composition and lighting.
Technique & Style
Griffier employed oil paint and chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, with a palette dominated by subdued greens, browns, and blues, reflecting Dutch Golden Age influences.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1691 by Griffier, a Dutch painter active in England since his 1677 admission to the London Company of Painter-Stainers, the work is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Griffier (c. 1652 – 1718) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who was active in England, where he was admitted to the London Company of Painter-Stainers in 1677.
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