Artwork
View of Emmerich
View of Emmerich is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
You see a shallow boat in the foreground, ferrying passengers and horse-drawn wagons.
The painting shows a realistic impression of weather and space. Jan van Goyen worked with swift brushstrokes and a limited color range. He often sketched along the Rhine River, visiting cities like Arnhem or Emmerich.
Check out the work of artist: Jan van Goyen (Dutch, 1596–1656) for more landscapes like this.
Overview
View of Emmerich is a painting by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch artist active in the 17th century. The work captures a scene along the Rhine River.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a ferry transporting passengers and horse-drawn wagons across the river, set against a backdrop that conveys a sense of weather and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Jan van Goyen employed swift brushstrokes and a restrained palette, featuring grays, browns, blues, and greens, to achieve a realistic representation of the scene.
History & Provenance
The artist frequently traveled along the Rhine, sketching cities such as Arnhem and Emmerich, which is the subject of this painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
