View of a City along a River by Jan Brueghel the Younger

View of a City along a River c. 1630

janbruegheltheyounger

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"View of a City along a River" is a 17th-century oil painting by Flemish artist Jan Brueghel the Younger, known for his detailed landscapes and lively depictions of daily life. The painting captures a bustling scene of a river port, with numerous boats and figures going about their activities. The rich color palette and fine brushwork showcase Brueghel's mastery of depicting the natural world, while the inclusion of everyday life details adds a layer of realism to the scene. This painting exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age of art, highlighting the period's fascination with both the natural world and the human experience.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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This is a typical example of the kind of landscape produced in large numbers in the workshop of Jan Brueghel I. It was probably made by his son Jan Brueghel II. The execution is freer and at the same time harder. Typical of the work of Jan Brueghel II is the way in which details, such as the church tower, are delineated with the tip of the brush.