Plate
ca. 1828–ca. 1846
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Dimensions
Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm)
Classification
Plate
Culture
British (American market)
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Mary Mandeville Johnston, from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. S. Johnston, 1914
Accession Number
14.102.115
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Rijngezicht Jurriaan Cootck (1724–1798)** Nestled in the tradition of 18th-century landscape art, *Rijngezicht*—meaning "Rhine View"—captures the serene beauty of the Rhine River, beloved subject for artists of the Dutch Golden Age's later phase. Created by Jurriaan Cwijck, a draughtsman known for his meticulous topographical scenes, this intimate work on paper measures a modest 188 mm wide by 124 mm high, perfect for personal collections or albums. Its small scale invites close contemplation, evoking the era's fascination with the Rhine's winding valleys and picturesque towns. Executed on...