Landscape with farm at a river

Executed in oil paint, the work demonstrates Van der Poel's skill in capturing the atmospheric conditions and everyday industry of the Dutch countryside.

Painted in 1647, Landscape with Farm at a River is a characteristic example of Egbert van der Poel's early landscape work during the Dutch Golden Age. The composition depicts a rural riverside setting dominated by a weathered stone house situated on the left bank. In the foreground, two figures are engaged in labor near a cart laden with clay pots and jars, while additional pottery is scattered across the uneven ground, suggesting a local pottery trade or transport. A sailboat navigates the river in the middle distance, providing a sense of depth and connectivity to the wider waterway. The sky is rendered with dramatic contrast; dark, heavy clouds occupy much of the upper register, yet a break in the overcast allows sunlight to illuminate the central scene, highlighting the textures of the earth and the figures' activities. Executed in oil paint, the work demonstrates Van der Poel's skill in capturing the atmospheric conditions and everyday industry of the Dutch countryside. This piece reflects the artist's focus on intimate, genre-infused landscapes that were popular among 17th-century Dutch collectors, showcasing his ability to balance narrative detail with a realistic treatment of light and weather.