Rijngezicht
Jurriaan Cootwijck
1724 - 1798
Medium
paper
Dimensions
124; 188
About this artwork
width 188 mm x height 124 mm
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...