The Lake of Zurich — Jan Hackaert

Jan Hackaert. Painted c. 1660.

Hackaert belongs to the Dutch Italianates, the name given to painters able to capture the golden sunlight of Italy. It is unclear whether he ever actually travelled to Italy. What is certain is that he lived for many years in Switzerland, where he made drawings in the environs of Zurich. He relied on such studies for this panoramic view – it is one of the earliest topographical renderings of the Alps.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Dutch painters in Italy, 17th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 145 × 82 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 119 × 67.3 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/200109342. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.