Wooded Landscape with a House by a River
17th century
Medium
Oiled charcoal, heightened with white, on blue prepared paper
Dimensions
sheet: 8 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (22.2 x 35 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Accession Number
1972.118.289
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Art Historical Context
Nestled in the tranquil Flemish countryside of the 17th century, *Wooded Landscape with a by a River* by Lucas van Uden captures lush beauty of nature with masterful subtlety. Van Uden, a prominent-based artist active during the Baroque era, specialized in evocative landscapes featuring dense trees, winding rivers, and humble dwellings—hallmarks of the Flemish Golden Age's fascination with the natural world. This drawing evokes a peaceful riverside scene, where sunlight filters through foliage, inviting viewers to imagine the gentle flow of water and rustle of leaves. Crafted on blue prepared...
About the Artist
Lucas van Uden · 1595–1673
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