Salomon van Ruysdael

River Landscape

c. 1645-1655
Ruysdael's "River Landscape" is a study in tranquillity. At the left, a vessel sets out from the estuary, the sails balancing the group of buildings on the bank at the right. Sweeping, horizontal brush strokes unite the river currents with the horizon; continuing upwards, they are slowly transformed into the diagonals of the rising clouds. Ruysdael's river scene provides an interesting contrast with the more energetic painting by his nephew and pupil Jacob van Ruisdael, which is also exhibited in this gallery.
Title
River Landscape
Date
c. 1645-1655
Medium
Painting
Materials
oil on canvas
Dimensions
99 x 147 cm
Nationality
Dutch
Credit line
Purchased 1930
Accession number
3698

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