Who painted Waldige Felsschlucht?

Waldige Felsschlucht was painted by Joos de Momper the Younger in 1630.

Where can I see Waldige Felsschlucht?

Waldige Felsschlucht is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Waldige Felsschlucht?

Waldige Felsschlucht is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Waldige Felsschlucht

Joos de Momper the Younger , 1630

Waldige Felsschlucht is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Joos de Momper the Younger. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Waldige Felsschlucht is a 1630 painting by Joos de Momper the Younger, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dense, rocky gorge surrounded by woodland, a characteristic subject of de Momper's work, reflecting the Flemish interest in natural scenery.

Technique & Style

De Momper's style in Waldige Felsschlucht marks a shift from the stylized forms of late Mannerism towards a more realistic representation of landscape, influenced by the work of Pieter Brueghel.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, exemplifying the Flemish Baroque style that emerged in Antwerp during the early 17th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joos de Momper the Younger

Joos de Momper the Younger or Joost de Momper the Younger (c. 1564 – 5 February 1635) was a Flemish landscape painter active in Antwerp between the late 16th century and the early 17th century. Brueghel's influence is…