Artwork
Mountainous Landscape
Mountainous Landscape is an ink print by the Baroque artist Laurent de La Hyre. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mountainous Landscape is an etching on laid paper created by Laurent de La Hyre in 1640. As a prominent figure in Parisian Atticism, a neoclassical style, de La Hyre crafted this landscape piece.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a serene mountainous landscape with a lake in the foreground, set against rolling hills and distant towering mountains. The composition conveys a sense of depth, scale, and natural tranquility.
Technique & Style
De La Hyre employed nuanced light and shadow to add texture and dimension, casting a warm glow across the scene. The work exemplifies the restrained, classical approach characteristic of Parisian Atticism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1640 by Laurent de La Hyre, a French Baroque painter and etcher born in Paris in 1606. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
Mountainous Landscape reflects the Baroque era's interest in landscape painting, while its neoclassical undertones align with the Parisian Atticism movement, emphasizing harmony and classical ideals.
Legacy
This etching contributes to de La Hyre's reputation within the Parisian Atticism movement. While its direct influence is not detailed, it remains a characteristic example of early 17th-century French landscape etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Laurent de La Hyre (French pronunciation: ; 27 February 1606 – 28 December 1656) was a French Baroque painter, born in Paris. He was a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
