River landscape after a painting in the cabinet of Mr. Le Brun
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 8 3/16 in. (19.1 x 20.8 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Accession Number
49.95.1454
Tags
Art Historical Context
This enchanting etching and engraving captures a serene river landscape inspired by now-lost painting owned by the renowned French artist and collector Charles Le Brun in the 17th century Created by Flemish master Jan Brueghel the (1568–1622)—son of the famed Pieter Bruegel the Elder—and meticulously reproduced by engraver Carl Wilhelm Weisb, it showcases Brueghel's style of intricate, jewel-like landscapes. Teeming with ducks gliding on the water, sturdy watermills, boats, and lush riverbanks, the scene evokes the harmonious beauty of nature in the Flemish tradition, blending meticulous detai...