Artwork

Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne

Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne, by Joris van der Haagen, paint, 1649
Flachlandschaft mit Stadt in der Ferne, by Joris van der Haagen, paint, 1649

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.

About this work

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.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Joris van der Haagen

Artist

Joris van der Haagen

Joris Abrahamsz. van der Haagen (c. 1615 – 23 May 1669 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter specialized in landscapes.

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