Artwork
View of the Rhine near Hoog-Elten
View of the Rhine near Hoog-Elten is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
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Overview
View of the Rhine near Hoog-Elten is a 1653 canvas painting by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil Rhine landscape with sailboats, trees, and buildings in the distance, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age landscape tradition.
Technique & Style
Van Goyen's use of color and light creates a serene atmosphere, drawing attention to the river and its surroundings, with sailboats gliding across the water.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Mauritshuis collection, representing one of the approximately twelve hundred works produced during van Goyen's prolific career.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
