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Italian Landscape

Jan van Huysum , 1709

Italian Landscape, by Jan van Huysum, oil, 1709
Italian Landscape, by Jan van Huysum, oil, 1709

Italian Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Huysum. It dates from 1709 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Italian Landscape is a 1709 oil on canvas painting by Jan van Huysum, a Dutch artist known for his detailed works.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene Italianate scene with buildings and trees in the background, a body of water in the foreground, and people and animals engaged in everyday activities.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases meticulous detail and a naturalistic style characteristic of Dutch landscape painting during this period, with a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens.

History & Provenance

Created by Jan van Huysum, born in 1682 into a family of artists, Italian Landscape is now part of the Städel Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan van Huysum

Artist

Jan van Huysum

Jan van Huysum was born in Amsterdam on 15 April 1682 and died there on 8 February 1749.

Städel Museum

Museum

Städel Museum

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