This right-hand page comes from the German World Chronicle (Weltchronik) (ca. 1400-1410), a history of events that begins with the Biblical account of Creation. The miniature above, one of 380, includes vivid colors and sweeping brushstrokes. It depicts the first rainfall that occurred after the seven days of Creation as described in the Old Testament Book of Genesis. Raindrops fall heavily from thunderous white clouds onto mountains, watering the verdant plain in the composition's foreground.
"Landscape in the Renaissance" is on view from August 1 to October 15, 2006 at The Getty Museum, located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 (Telephone: 310-440-7300; Website). The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free. Paid parking is based on availability and costs $8.00 per car, cash only.
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From your Guide: Stan Parchin, Senior Correspondent for Museums and Special Exhibitions, is a regular contributor to About Art History and the author of this feature. You may read all of his Special Exhibition and Catalogue Reviews here.
"Landscape in the Renaissance" is on view from August 1 to October 15, 2006 at The Getty Museum, located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1681 (Telephone: 310-440-7300; Website). The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Admission is free. Paid parking is based on availability and costs $8.00 per car, cash only.
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From your Guide: Stan Parchin, Senior Correspondent for Museums and Special Exhibitions, is a regular contributor to About Art History and the author of this feature. You may read all of his Special Exhibition and Catalogue Reviews here.