The Pigeon House
The Met
Artist: Roelof van Vries(Dutch, Haarlem 1630/31–after 1681)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 12 in. (36.8 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with a ruined brick church tower, a river with boats, and figures near buildings
Detailed Description
A landscape features a ruined brick church tower on the right. The sky above is overcast with heavy, muted gray and blue clouds, showing hints of lighter sky in the upper left. The tall, rectangular church tower, constructed of reddish-brown bricks, has a damaged roof and visible scaffolding near its top. Several small, dark openings are visible in its structure. To the left of the tower, a small hut with a thatched roof and a wooden door stands on a raised bank. Further right, other dilapidated structures with wooden and brick elements are partially visible. In the foreground, on the right, a figure in a red jacket and brown trousers stands on a dirt path, holding a basket or container. Another figure, dressed in lighter clothing, bends over a small boat at the river's edge, appearing to pull something from the water. A second, smaller boat is partially visible further left on the dark, reflective river, which occupies the lower left portion of the canvas and recedes into the misty distance. Dense green trees and bushes grow on the riverbank and behind the buildings, visually contrasting with the brickwork. The ground is uneven and rocky, with patches of sparse vegetation. The overall color palette includes earthy browns, dark greens, and muted grays and blues.
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