Extensive Landscape
About this artwork
Koninck often adopted a high viewpoint for his panoramas of the Dutch countryside, as he did here. His observations from nature, which inspired the detail in his paintings, gave credibility to such largely imaginary scenes, and recall the character of his native Gelderland. The undulating slopes with shadows of the clouds above, clumps of trees and stretches of water lead the eye across the land to the distant horizon. Koninck’s paintings were highly regarded by contemporaries and commanded high prices.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Philips Koninck (1619 - 1688) Dutch
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title:Extensive Landscape
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date created:1666
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:91.00 x 111.80 cm; Framed: 111.50 x 132.30 x 4.90 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased by Private Treaty 1986
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accession number:NG 2434
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Philips Koninck
Philips Koninck
Although Koninck produced some portraits and history scenes, he established his name as a painter and draughtsman of panoramic landscapes. These combined naturalistic detail with imaginary vistas, yet always conveying the character of the Dutch countryside. Based in Amsterdam, he was influenced by...