Terms and conditions of use
(River landscape with a village)
(late 17th century) {/early 18th century}
Medium
oil on copper
Measurements
13.4 × 21.2 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lynton and Susan Morgan through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2010
Gallery location
17th Century & Flemish Paintings Gallery
Level 2, NGV International
About this work
Both these landscapes take elements and motifs from several known autograph paintings by Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568– 1625). Until recent expert analysis, both works were confidently attributed to the master since they are very finely painted by a skilled hand. Both works are painted on a copper panel that was previously used to produce a well-known print depicting the biblical character Enoch and his family. Executed by Johannes (Joan) Galle, an Antwerp print publisher and dealer, around 1636–40, this was itself a copy of an earlier print created by Johannes Sadeler I (1550–1600). Although the plate has been cut in half to make the support for the two paintings, the engraved composition is still in excellent condition.
Artwork Details
Accession Number
2010.127
Department
International Painting
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Landscapes Travel
Subjects (specific)
boatmen boats riverbanks riverine landscapes villages wagons (cargo vehicles) water transport