Artwork
Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne

Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Joris van der Haagen. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne is a 1649 oil painting by Joris van der Haagen, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for landscapes. It is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a serene flat landscape with a large body of water, trees, and buildings in the foreground, and a distant cityscape with a church steeple. The scene conveys tranquility and peacefulness.
Technique & Style
The artist used chiaroscuro to create depth and atmosphere, with a vast open sky and clouds in the background. The contrast between light and dark areas adds to the sense of depth and context.
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Artist
Joris Abrahamsz. van der Haagen (c. 1615 – 23 May 1669 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter specialized in landscapes.



















