Artwork
Flusslandschaft
Flusslandschaft is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Peeter van Bredael. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Flusslandschaft is a 1674 painting by Flemish artist Peeter van Bredael, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age landscape genre.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively scene with figures and horses in the foreground, set against a backdrop of buildings and a tower, capturing everyday activity.
Technique & Style
Van Bredael employed a range of colors to achieve depth and texture, while his use of light and shadow creates a sense of movement and energy, exemplifying techniques such as chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter van Bredael or Peeter van Bredael (baptised 19 July 1629 – 9 March 1719) was a Flemish painter specializing in market scenes and village feasts set in Italianate landscapes or contemporary, usually, urban environments.
