Country House near the Water
The Met
Artist: Jan van Goyen(Dutch, Leiden 1596–1656 The Hague)
Date: 1646
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 3/8 x 13 in. (36.5 x 33 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large building by a wide river under a dark, cloudy sky, with boats and figures
Detailed Description
A painting depicts a wide river scene under a heavily clouded, dark gray sky. The sky lightens towards the horizon, revealing a pale strip of light. On the right, a large, multi-story building with a prominent, pointed tower dominates the bank. The building is constructed of dark stone or brick, with a reddish-brown tiled roof and several smaller attached structures. Sparse, dark green trees and bushes grow around its base. A muddy, dark brown bank slopes down to the water, where a figure in a red top stands near the edge. Wooden steps or a small dock extend into the water. In the foreground, two small, dark boats float on the reflective, dark water. The boat closer to the viewer contains several figures, while the other appears to have one. In the distance, a larger sailboat with two masts is visible on the water, with a low, tree-lined landmass on the far horizon. Several small, dark birds fly near the top of the prominent building.
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