Gezicht op Genève met de Mont-Blanc in de verte 1778 - 1796

This landscape painting, "Gezicht op Genève met de Mont-Blanc in de verte," by Carl Ludwig Hackert, offers a panoramic view of the city of Geneva with the iconic Mont Blanc mountain range in the distance. The artwork is characteristic of Hackert's work, a German artist known for his picturesque depictions of landscapes. The detailed rendering of the rolling hills, the serene lake, and the snow-capped mountain peaks create a sense of grandeur and tranquility, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of nature. The inclusion of figures in the foreground adds a human element, providing a scale to the vast landscape. Created between 1778 and 1796, the painting reflects the growing interest in landscape painting during the Enlightenment.