Landscape from Subiaco

Landscape from Subiaco is a painting created in 1844 by Robert Wilhelm Ekman. It measures 0.91 meters in width and 0.76 meters in height. The painting is part of the Ateneum collection.

The artwork depicts a sun-drenched landscape, dominated by a range of rolling hills and mountains under a pale sky with wispy clouds. The mountains recede into the distance, their forms softened by atmospheric perspective. In the foreground, there's a darker, more shadowed area with small figures of people, possibly peasants, engaged in daily activities. There are simple structures, possibly dwellings or farm buildings, nestled into the landscape. A river or stream is visible in the mid-ground, winding through the valley. The overall color palette is warm, with earthy tones of browns, yellows, and oranges dominating the landscape, contrasting with the cooler blues and pale yellows of the sky. The scene suggests a tranquil, rural setting in a mountainous region.