Landing Place by a Town
mid-late 17th century
Medium
Black chalk with gray wash
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (11.5 x 19.5 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.776
Tags
Art Historical Context
Jan van Goyen's *Landing Place by a Town*, from the mid-late 17th century, captures the serene everyday life of the Dutch Golden Age. As a pioneering Dutch landscape artist (1596–1656), van Goyen specialized in tonal landscapes that emphasized atmosphere over dramatic color, reflecting the prosperity and maritime culture of the Netherlands during this era of trade and exploration. This intimate drawing depicts a bustling landing spot with boats and town structures, evoking the familiar river scenes that defined Dutch identity and national pride. Rendered in black chalk with gray wash on a mod...
About the Artist
Jan van Goyen · 1596–1656
Important Dutch landscapist known for his so-called 'tonal style'. Comment on works: Landscapes; Marines; Views.