Who created "Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape"?

Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape was created by Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra in 1616–68.

When was "Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape" created?

This artwork was created 1616–68.

What medium is "Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape"?

Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape is Pen and brown ink on light tan paper.

Is "Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape" in the public domain?

Yes, Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape

Antonio del Castillo y Saavedra

1616–68

Medium

Pen and brown ink on light tan paper

Dimensions

7-5/16 x 11-7/16 in. (18.6 x 29.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1975.131.216

Tags

MenWomenLandscapes

Art Historical Context

In the serene "Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape," Spanish artist Antonio del Castillo yavedra captures a moment of quiet interaction between two men and two women a pastoral setting. Created during his active years (1616–68), this drawing exemplifies the Sevillian Baroque tradition, where del Castillo, a contemporary of masters like Murillo and Zurbarán, blended genre scenes with naturalistic landscapes. The intimate scale—7-5/16 x 11-7/16 inches—invites viewers to lean in, evoking the everyday life of 17th-century Spain during its Golden Age. Executed in pen and brown ink on light tan ...

Four Figures Conversing in a Landscape

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