Italianiserend rivierlandschap met reizigers in de buurt van ruïnes
in of na ca. 1667 - 1712
Medium
pen and brown ink, with grey wash, over traces of graphite; framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
164; 95
About this artwork
Gift of M.L. van Hoorn, Amsterdam, H.C. van Hoorn, Amsterdam, and P.H.F. van Hoorn, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
Behold *Italianiserend rivierlands met reizigers in de van ruïnes* by Josua de Grave, delicate Dutch drawing from around 1667–1712 that captures the allure of an idealized Italian landscape. Rendered on a modest scale (95 × 164 mm), it depicts a serene river scene with travelers pausing near ancient ruins, ev the romantic grandeur of classical antiquity. De Grave, a lesser-known but skilled draughtsman active in the late Dutch Golden Age, embraced the "Italianate" style—popular among Northern artists—who infused their works with the sunlit vistas and pastoral charm of Rome's countryside, even ...
About the Artist
Josua de Grave · 1643–1712
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