Mountain Scenery with River 1660 - 1718

"Mountain Scenery with River" (1660-1718), by Jan (I) Griffier (1645-1718), depicts a picturesque landscape featuring a winding river flowing through a valley. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of towering mountains and a verdant expanse punctuated by quaint villages. The composition showcases Griffier's skill in capturing the tranquility of the natural world, drawing the viewer's eye through the landscape with a sense of depth and perspective. This Dutch Golden Age painting is currently on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst.