Artwork
Landscape with a View toward Haarlem (The Goldweigher's Field)
Landscape with a View toward Haarlem (The Goldweigher's Field) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a View toward Haarlem (The Goldweigher's Field) is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1651 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a river, buildings, and a church tower in the distance, capturing the flat Dutch countryside stretching towards Haarlem.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed fine lines to convey texture, achieving a woven effect in the grass and water. The combination of etching and drypoint allowed for varied line quality and expressive rendering of the landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1651, this print is a representative work from Rembrandt's mature period, showcasing his skill in landscape etching.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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