Mountain Landscape with a Bridge across a River
Medium
point of brush and grey and black ink, with grey wash, over graphite; framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
211; 133
About this artwork
point of brush and grey and black ink, with grey wash, over graphite; framing line in brown ink
Art Historical Context
**Mountain Landscape with a Bridge across River** (1704) by Jan van der Meer (II) the serene drama of nature in a compact drawing measuring just 133 x 211 mm. This intimate scene depicts towering mountains framing a river spanned by a sturdy bridge,oking the rugged beauty of European landscapes during the early 18th century. Van der Meer (II), a Dutch artist active in the post-Golden Age period, specialized in such topographical views, blending observation with imaginative composition to transport viewers into a peaceful yet majestic vista. The artwork's medium—graphite underdrawing enhanced ...