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A Scene along a River Bank
This peaceful rural scene along a river bank is very typical of mid 17th century Dutch landscape painting. focused on the tranquil beauty of the countryside far from the hectic life of cities, it would have been destined for a buyer from one of these cities. the organization of space with th river slipping along a n oblique angel carring the eye back to the horizon, thus creating three triangles of water, land, and sky quietly blancing each other is representative of the subjtle makeup ofthese eternally satisfying composiitons. see also the Walters' river view by Jan van Goyen, who was an influence on De Neyn's style..
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Justice James A. Murnaghan, Dublin; Dr. Francis D. Murnaghan, Baltimore, given to the Walters, 1973.
Exhibitions
| 1981-1982 | New Light on Old Pictures: Dutch and Flemish Paintings from the Walters. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/1984 | Treatment | other |
Geographies
Leiden (Place of Origin)
Measurements
Overall: 18 15/16 x 32 11/16 in. (48.1 x 83 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dr. Francis D. Murnaghan Fund
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
37.2501