Artwork

Italiaans landschap met overzetveer

Italiaans landschap met overzetveer, by Unknown, unspecified, 1651
Italiaans landschap met overzetveer, by Unknown, unspecified, 1651

Italiaans landschap met overzetveer is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Italiaans landschap met overzetveer is a painting depicting a riverbank scene at dusk, featuring various figures and horses alongside a ferryboat.

Subject & Meaning

The scene includes herders, an elegant couple on horseback, and a ferryman, with a narrative element introduced through the broken stone bridge in the distance, indicated by the woman on the grey horse.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by a warm, golden light and a bluish haze enveloping the valleys, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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