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Arcadian Landscape with a Ceremonial Sacrifice
Creator
Jan van HuysumDutch painter and draughtsman (1682–1749) · 1682–1749
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- c. 1700 - c. 1749
- Medium
- copper (metal), oil paint (paint)
- Institution
- Rijksmuseum
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.
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