Italian Landscape 1625 - 1652

"Italian Landscape" is a 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Jan Asselijn, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The painting depicts a serene Italian landscape with a bridge spanning a river, rolling hills, and a glimpse of distant mountains, all bathed in a soft, hazy light. Asselijn’s signature style, often referred to as "Italianate landscape" was influenced by the Italian Renaissance masters and features a focus on idealized natural beauty, meticulous detail, and a balanced composition. This painting exemplifies his skill in capturing the essence of the Italian countryside through his masterful use of light and shade.