Italian Landscape — Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem. Painted 1656.

Nicolaes Berchem (1620 - 1683). Italian landscape, 1656. The sunny landscapes of Nicolaes Berchem make a very Italian impression. And yet it is not certain that he ever set foot in Italy. This hilly landscape appears to be a faithful rendering. However, like Berchem's other works, it is the product of his imagination. He has positioned the cows and goats in the landscape in a natural manner, and in such a way that they catch just enough light to make them stand out from the background. Bequest of A. van der Hoop, 1854 On loan from the city of Amsterdam, 1885.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 69.4 × 87.5 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam (A. van der Hoop Bequest)

Print: 69.4 × 87.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026602. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.