Lake Fucino and the Abruzzi Mountains

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to be looking at a painting called Lake Fucino and the Abruzzi Mountains. It shows a beautiful lake in Italy, a country far, far away! nn What do you think we might see in a painting of a lake and mountains? nn This painting is special because it makes us feel like we're actually there! The artist, Simon Denis, used lots of blues and greens to paint the lake and the mountains. nn Can you point to the blues and greens in the painting? nn The way the light shines on the water makes it look so real, don't you think? And look at the mountains in the background! They're so tall and majestic. nn What do you think it would feel like to stand by this lake and look up at those mountains? nn Even though this painting is pretty small, it shows us just how big and beautiful nature can be. It's like a little window into another world! nn We're so lucky to have this painting here at the museum so that everyone can enjoy it. Now, who's ready to explore more amazing art?