Who created "Italian harbor view"?

Italian harbor view was created by Jacob van der Ulft in 1650 - 1689.

When was "Italian harbor view" created?

This artwork was created 1650 - 1689.

What medium is "Italian harbor view"?

Italian harbor view is oil on panel.

Is "Italian harbor view" in the public domain?

Yes, Italian harbor view is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Italian harbor view

Jacob van der Ulft

1650 - 1689

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

17.3; 25.3; 1.5; 12.5; 20

About this artwork

Gezicht in een Italiaanse haven met links een obelisk en rechts ruïnes van een Romeinse tempel en een brug. Tussen de gebouwen lopen allerlei figuren. Pendant van SK-A-420.

Art Historical Context

**Italian Harbor View** by Jacob van der Ul (c. 1621–1689) captures a sunlit scene of an imagined Italian harbor bustling with life. Painted in oil on panel—a favored medium for intimate, detailed cabinet pictures—this small gem (12.5 × 20 cm) features an obelisk rising on the left, ancient Roman ruins and a bridge on the right, and figures weaving among the architecture. As a pendant to another work (SK-A-420), it paired viewing, enhancing its narrative charm. Van der Ulft, a Dutch Golden Age artist from the circle of Italianate painters, crafted such capriccios without ever visiting Italy, ...

About the Artist

Jacob van der Ulft

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