Aelbert Cuyp
(1620-1691)
Flachlandschaft,
um 1640
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
29 x 44,4 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 17
Acquisition
1799 vermutlich aus der Galerie Zweibrücken
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Aelbert Cuyp, Flachlandschaft, um 1640, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/o5xrd57G7X (Last updated on 28.08.2023)
To capture the atmosphere of the uniform, expansive landscape of his native region, Cuyp uses a virtually monochrome palette of earthy colours. Spatial depth is achieved through alternating areas of light and dark as well as prominent, silhouette-like figures.
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