Arcadische landschappen

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 256 mm x breedte 171 mm

Art Historical Context

Isaac de Moucheron *Arcadische landschappen (Arcadian Landscapes), between 1697 and1744, captures the idyllic beauty of an imagined pastoral paradise. As a Dutch artist from the late Baroque period, de Moucheron specialized in detailed landscapes inspired by the classical ideal of Arcadia—a mythical realm of harmony between humans and nature, drawing from ancient poetry and the grand tours of Italy popular among Northern European artists. This etching, measuring 256 mm high by 171 mm wide at the plate edge, invites viewers into serene scenes of rolling hills, ancient ruins, and tranquil waters...

About the Artist

Isaac de Moucheron · 1667–1744

Comment on works: Landscapes