Artwork
The Plank over the Stream
The Plank over the Stream is a print by the Baroque artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Plank over the Stream is a print by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch artist active in the 17th century. Created around 1650, it is a representative example of his work.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil village scene, with a plank bridge spanning a stream. Figures, including a woman and child accompanied by a dog, and a man approaching a house, are set amidst trees and a sky with flying birds.
Technique & Style
Van Goyen's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow contributes to the scene's realism.
History & Provenance
The Plank over the Stream is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Van Goyen was a prolific artist, producing around twelve hundred paintings and over one thousand drawings during his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
