Artwork
Landscape with a Windmill
Landscape with a Windmill is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Aert van der Neer. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a Windmill is a 1646 oil painting by Aert van der Neer, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene countryside scene at dusk, featuring a prominent windmill by a river, surrounded by houses and trees. The composition is characterized by muted colors and a soft, fading light.
Technique & Style
Van der Neer's work is marked by attention to light and its effects on the landscape. The windmill stands out with sharp details against the softer surroundings, showcasing his use of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the State Hermitage Museum, exemplifying the artist's style alongside contemporaries like Aelbert Cuyp and Meindert Hobbema.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aert van der Neer, or Aernout or Artus (c. 1603 – 9 November 1677), was a landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, who specialized in small night scenes lit only by moonlight and fires, and snowy winter landscapes,…
