Artwork
River landscape with bridge and ford
River landscape with bridge and ford is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes Siberechts. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
River landscape with bridge and ford is a painting created by Jan Siberechts around 1675. It is a characteristic example of his work, which often featured rural scenes and countryside life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil river scene with a bridge and a ford, featuring trees, people, and animals. The composition is centered around the bridge, which creates a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of colors and textures to create a sense of atmosphere, with warm tones in the foreground and cooler tones in the distance. The painting showcases varied textures, from rough stone to soft foliage.
History & Provenance
Jan Siberechts, active in Antwerp and later England, produced this work during the Dutch Golden Age. The painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Siberechts (1627–1703) was a Flemish landscape painter who, after a successful career in Antwerp, emigrated in the latter part of his life to England.
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Waldlandschaft
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Ideallandschaft