Ferry near Gorinchem
The Met
Artist: Salomon van Ruysdael(Dutch, Naarden, born ca. 1600–1603, died 1670 Haarlem)
Date: 1646
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 41 7/8 x 52 1/2 in. (106.4 x 133.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Maria DeWitt Jesup, from the collection of her husband, Morris K. Jesup, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A wide river landscape with boats, figures, trees, and a distant town under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide river landscape is depicted under a cloudy sky. The upper half of the image features a vast expanse of sky, with large, billowing white and gray clouds transitioning into lighter blue patches towards the horizon on the right. The clouds appear dense and bright in the upper center, casting a soft light.In the left foreground, a dark, elevated bank of land covered in dense green and brown foliage slopes down towards the river. A prominent, gnarled tree with a full canopy of dark green leaves stands tall on this bank, extending into the upper left quadrant. To its left, a cluster of smaller trees and bushes forms a dense thicket. Further back, a slender church spire with a pointed roof is visible against the sky.The river occupies the lower half of the image. In the left midground, a wooden boat filled with several figures in dark clothing is moored near the bank. A person in a red cap is seen climbing a ladder extending from the boat to the bank. Ducks or other small birds are visible on the dark, reflective water.The right side of the riverbank features a townscape. Numerous small buildings with reddish-brown roofs and light-colored walls line the bank, interspersed with trees. Several figures are gathered on the bank, and a few windmills are visible in the distance. The river extends into the background on the right, where several sailboats with white sails are seen navigating the calm, reflective water. The overall palette includes deep blues and grays for the sky and water, rich greens and browns for the land, and muted tones for the figures and architecture.
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