The Destruction of Jericho (1569)
Maarten Van Heemskerck1569 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1574)
Specifications
- Year
- 1569
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1498–1574
About the artwork
This page presents "The Destruction of Jericho" (1569), created by Maarten Van Heemskerck. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape. Background on Religion: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Context for 1569: The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern.
"The Destruction of Jericho" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1498–1574
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