Arcadian Landscape with a Ceremonial Sacrifice, Jan van Huysum, c. 1700 - c. 1749

Arcadian Landscape with a Ceremonial Sacrifice, Jan van Huysum, c. 1700 - c. 1749

copper (metal), h 57cm × w 68cm More details

These two scenes are painted on copper, a support that allowed Van Huysum to achieve a remarkably smooth and shiny result. Depicted are Arcadian, or idyllic, landscapes, with temples and figures from Classical antiquity. They are small gems intended for an art lover’s collection.

On display in room 1.6