Gezicht op een stad aan een rivier
Jan Brueghel (I)
c. 1630
Medium
copper (metal)
Dimensions
20.5; 1.4; 15.5; 19.3; 25.7
About this artwork
drager: hoogte 15,5 cm x breedte 20,5 cm
Art Historical Context
Jan Brueghel the (1568–1625), a master of Flemish landscape painting and son of the renowned Pieter Bruegel the, created *Gezicht op een aan een rivier*View of a City on a River) around 1630. Though the date postdates his death, it reflects the enduring workshop tradition of the Brueghel family known for their intricate, jewel-like depictions of nature and urban scenes. This small copper panel captures a serene riverside cityscape, blending fantastical architecture with lush, detailed landscapes—a hallmark of the Brueghel style that influenced the Flemish Baroque and Dutch Golden Age tradition...