Travelers in Hilly Countryside, Aelbert Cuyp, 1645

While many dutch painters focused on depicting the local countryside, others were inspired by the hilly topography, golden sunlight, and picturesque monuments of italy. Although aelbert cuyp never visited italy, this serene and beautifully preserved panel demonstrates his skill in evoking the idyllic qualities of a distant land. Object Type: work of art. Date: 1645. Place of creation: Netherlands, 17th century. Dimensions: Framed: 70.8 x 96.6 x 9 cm (27 7/8 x 38 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Unframed: 48 x 74.5 cm (18 7/8 x 29 5/16 in.). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Clevelandart 1942.637