Arcadian Landscape 1655 - 1726

"Arcadian Landscape," an etching by Johannes Glauber, depicts a serene countryside scene. Two figures stand in the foreground, gazing upon a distant village nestled amidst rolling hills. The landscape is dotted with trees and a prominent classical pillar, hinting at the past glories of the Arcadian setting. The etching, executed in delicate lines, emphasizes the beauty of the natural world and the remnants of ancient civilization, reflecting a prevailing 17th-century fascination with classical antiquity. The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Glauber's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the tranquility of an idealized landscape.