Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting, created around 1650 by Jan Both, is an example of an Italianate landscape.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1650 by Jan Both, is an example of an Italianate landscape. It depicts a serene scene with a river, bridge, and travelers. The work is executed on copper.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is set in the Roman countryside, featuring the Ponte Molle, a well-known bridge. Although Both never visited Italy, he created an idyllic representation based on available visual references.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Both's use of warm sunlight and lush greenery to create a lively atmosphere. A zigzagging river and road guide the viewer's eye into the depth of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired in 1809 as part of the Van Heteren Gevers collection from The Hague.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
