Landscape with the Temptation of Christ

Landscape with the Temptation of Christ is an oil-on-oak-panel painting by Flemish painter Joos de Momper. The painting is now in the National Gallery in Prague.[1]

Landscape with the Temptation of Christ
ArtistJoos de Momper
YearEarly 17th century
CatalogueDO 4188
MediumOil on panel
Dimensions51 cm × 83 cm (20 in × 32.6 in)
LocationNational Gallery Prague, Prague

Painting

Momper's style closely relates to the type of landscape painting popular in Flanders since the middle of the 16th century. Momper is representative of a group of painters who tended towards a more imaginary representation of landscape. This group of painters favored foreign views and alpine topography.[2][3]

In this painting, the image is seen from a slant view, and framed by high mountain massifs. The latter descend on both sides to the valley wherein a river is flowing. The scenery, as well, is reminiscent of the works of Momper's predecessors. In the background, barely seen, there is the New Testament scene of the Temptation of Christ. A donkey tilts its head towards it, while a dog is firmly pointing to the two figures. The travelling people keep on marching untroubled down the mountain path.[3]

References
  1. "Landscape with the Temptation of Christ". Web Gallery of Art. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. "Landscape Painting in the Netherlands". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 22 September 2020.

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