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Dutch School 17th centuryLandscape with waterfall, Dutch School 17th century
$4,404.48
£3,200
€3,743.94
CA$6,019.64
A$6,552.87
CHF 3,478.26
MX$78,845.11
NOK 44,074.35
SEK 40,384.56
DKK 27,959.54
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This dramatic landscape, attributed to the 17th-century Dutch School, exemplifies the Baroque fascination with nature’s grandeur and theatrical contrasts. The composition features a rugged mountainous scene with a cascading waterfall, craggy rocks, and shadowed cliffs, all rendered in deep, earthy tones that contrast with the bright blue sky and soft, billowing clouds above.
Characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, the painting demonstrates a keen sensitivity to light and atmosphere, with a carefully modulated palette that guides the viewer’s eye from the darkened foreground into the sunlit distance. Tiny figures — a common device in Dutch landscape painting to suggest scale — appear near the waterfall, emphasizing the overwhelming majesty of the natural world.
The interplay between romantic wilderness and human presence, combined with precise naturalistic detail, is a hallmark of artists influenced by both Jan Both and Jacob van Ruisdael, who were known for integrating Italianate light with Northern realism. The painter’s treatment of the rocky terrain and luminous sky shows a sophisticated understanding of spatial depth and texture, evoking both serenity and awe.
This work embodies the 17th-century Dutch landscape tradition at its height — a genre rooted not only in artistic innovation but also in a growing national pride in the natural world.
Original or period-style giltwood frame, richly ornamented. Not signed.
- Creator:Dutch School 17th century
- Dimensions:Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)
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- Condition:Painting and frame conservation services are provided upon request. Please message us for further advice.
- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B181stDibs: LU2841216589652
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