Classical Landscape by Isaac de Moucheron

Classical Landscape 1680 - 1744

drawing, print

tree

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

human-figures

incomplete sketchy

landscape

etching

pen-ink sketch

human

fantasy sketch

watercolor

environment sketch

building

"Classical Landscape" is a drawing on paper by Dutch artist Isaac de Moucheron, created between 1680 and 1744. The drawing depicts a grand, idealized landscape featuring a formal garden with a fountain, statues, and manicured trees, populated by elegantly dressed figures. De Moucheron was a prolific artist known for his landscapes, which often included elements of architecture and figures. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. The artwork is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age landscape tradition, emphasizing the idealized beauty of nature and the human impact on the landscape.