Artwork
Stadt am Fluss (Ansicht von Zierikzee) (Nachahmer)
Stadt am Fluss (Ansicht von Zierikzee) (Nachahmer) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stadt am Fluss (Ansicht von Zierikzee) (Nachahmer), created in 1626, is a river landscape painting attributed to a follower of Jan van Goyen, a prolific Dutch Golden Age artist. The work is housed in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil riverside scene in Zierikzee, featuring boats, figures on the shore, and grazing cows. The composition conveys a sense of peaceful everyday life.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and atmosphere, characterized by the interplay of light and dark, notably in the reflection of large, dark clouds on the water.
History & Provenance
Attributed to a follower of Jan van Goyen, the painting's creation date is 1626. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, though the exact acquisition details are not provided here.
Context
Produced during the Dutch Golden Age, the work reflects the period's emphasis on landscape painting, a genre in which van Goyen and his followers were prominent.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
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