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Brazilian landscape with the village of Igaraçú. To the left the church of Sts Cosmas and Damian, 16 Creator: Frans Post
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Brazilian landscape with the village of Igaraçú. To the left the church of Sts Cosmas and Damian, 16 Creator: Frans Post
Brazilian landscape with the village of Igaracu. To the left the church of Sts Cosmas and Damian, 1659. Other Title(s): Brazilian landscape with the village of Igaracu. To the left the church of Sts Cosmas and Damian
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This stunning 17th century oil painting by Frans Post, titled "Brazilian landscape with the village of Igaracu. To the left, the church of Sts Cosmas and Damian," offers a captivating glimpse into the colonial past of Brazil. The painting, created in 1659, showcases the picturesque village of Igaracu nestled in a lush, verdant landscape. To the left, the imposing whitewashed church of Sts Cosmas and Damian stands proudly, its tall spire reaching towards the clear blue sky. The Franciscan monastery, with its red-tiled roof and intricate architectural details, can be seen behind the church. The painting captures the daily life of the Brazilian people during the Dutch Golden Age, with figures engaged in various activities such as farming, fishing, and tending to their livestock. The vastness of the landscape is breathtaking, with rolling hills, winding rivers, and dense forests stretching out towards the horizon. The use of oil on panel gives the painting a rich, textured quality, with the vibrant colors of the landscape and the intricate details of the buildings and people bringing the scene to life. The church of Sts Cosmas and Damian was an important religious institution in the village of Igaracu, located in the province of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is a testament to the artistic and cultural heritage of both Brazil and Europe during the 17th century. This masterpiece by Frans Post invites us to explore the beauty and history of a bygone era, transporting us to a time and place that continues to captivate our imaginations.
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