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Landscape with a Church by a Torrent, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
499552 Landscape with a Church by a Torrent, c.1670 (oil on canvas)
by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz. van (1628/9-82); 100.33x83.82 (framed) 71x55.2 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: It is not known if Ruisdael considered his paintings to be social or moral commentary, for no documents from his lifetime indicate how the artist or his patrons interpreted the works. But in this painting dangerous rapids block access to the chapel, and severed logs litter the middleground, hinting at lifes transience and the challenge to reach salvation.
); Bequest of Jane Taft Ingalls
Media ID 25472082
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Bank Bank Building Bank Buildings Banker Dutch Landscape Logs Meteorlogical Meteorological Meteorologists Rapids Rocks Steeple Waterfall Waterfalls Benelux Countries Dutch Netherlands Hollander Hollanders Landcape Landscaoe Monumument Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Stone Church The Netherland
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases Jacob Isaaksz. van Ruisdael's masterpiece, "Landscape with a Church by a Torrent" painted around 1670. The oil on canvas artwork, now housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, measures 100.33x83.82 cm when framed and 71x55.2 cm when unframed. Ruisdael's intentions behind his paintings remain unknown as no historical documents shed light on how he or his patrons interpreted his works during his lifetime. However, this particular painting offers intriguing insights into life's transience and the pursuit of salvation. The scene depicts treacherous rapids obstructing access to a chapel while severed logs scatter across the middle ground, symbolizing life's challenges and impermanence. Amidst lush trees and Dutch landscapes, a steeple rises against the backdrop of clouds and waterfalls. This seventeenth-century masterpiece not only captures the beauty of nature but also invites contemplation about our mortal existence and spiritual journey towards redemption. Bridgeman Images has expertly reproduced this artwork through their fine art printing services for all art enthusiasts to appreciate its intricate details and profound symbolism. This caption serves as an invitation to delve into Ruisdael's world—a fusion of natural history, architecture, meteorology, botany—where art becomes a gateway to understanding human emotions and aspirations within the ever-changing landscape of life itself.
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