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Travelers in Hilly Countryside
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While many Dutch painters focused on depicting the local countryside, others were inspired by the hilly topography, golden sunlight, and picturesque monuments of Italy. Although Aelbert Cuyp never visited Italy, this serene and beautifully preserved panel demonstrates his skill in evoking the idyllic qualities of a distant land.
| Artist / Maker | Aelbert Cuyp |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | oil on wood |
| Dimensions | Framed: 70.8 x 96.6 x 9 cm (27 7/8 x 38 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Unframed: 48 x 74.5 cm (18 7/8 x 29 5/16 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Aelbert Cuyp (Dutch, 1620–1691) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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