Artwork
River View near Deventer
River View near Deventer is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Salomon van Ruysdael. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This 17th-century painting depicts a serene scene on the IJssel River, featuring boats and a distant cityscape.
About this work
Overview
This 17th-century painting depicts a serene scene on the IJssel River, featuring boats and a distant cityscape.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork shows a tranquil river view with rowing and sailing boats, houses, and a church partly hidden by trees, and the skyline of Deventer in the distance, capturing a moment of everyday life on the river.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by loose and fresh brushwork, suggesting a spontaneous and sketch-like quality that has been developed into a complete scene.
History & Provenance
The artist of this unsigned work remains unknown, and its origins and earlier history are not specified.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Salomon van Ruysdael (c. 1602, Naarden – buried 3 November 1670, Haarlem) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He was the uncle of Jacob van Ruisdael.
