Baroque Nationalism: Dutch Seascapes, Landscapes and Maps

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The Maas at Dordrecht Joshua Lee The name of the painting is The Maas at Dordrecht. It was painted in the year 1650. The painter of this artwork goes by the name Aelbert Cuyp. He was born on the 20 th of October in 1620. He is a leader in Dutch landscape painting. He is most known for his countryside landscapes in Dordrecht. After he became married, his production of art dramatically decreased. This was probably due to his increased involvement in the church community. He died on November 15, 1691. This painting strays away from Cuyp’s normality by being a seascape. But he still incorporates his signature sunrise scene. This picture is during a festival. The festival is to honor 30,000 soldiers. These soldiers contributed to The Thirty Years’ War. This scene is show the fleets of ships taking the soldiers home as the war draws near to an end. The man standing in the dinghy has more attention to him than anyone else. He could possibly be the patron of this painting. The painting is obviously a seascape. It was painted using oil paint. It is painted on a canvas. The canvas was manually stretched. The painting is 45 ¼ x 67 inches. The brush strokes soften as the picture distances. The painting becomes bore clear and textured as it comes near. The composition is asymmetrical. There is no center concentration. The painting is dominantly warm. The use of color creates the depth of the painting; the further objects are, the more the objects become the color of the sky. The painting is a wonderful composition. The details and meticulous nature is remarkable. There is no question why Cuyp was a leading Dutch landscape painter. This painting is a great example of a Dutch seascape.
Leo Hollandicus, Nicolas Visscher, 1648
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