Artwork
A Watermill
A Watermill is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Meindert Hobbema. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
A Watermill is a landscape painting depicting a serene scene with a wooden watermill, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a watermill beside a quiet stream, with trees bending over the water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of bright sunlight and shimmering foliage, creating a lively and airy atmosphere, reminiscent of the style of Jacob van Ruisdael, who influenced Hobbema's landscape painting.
History & Provenance
The watermill is believed to have been sketched by Hobbema in the eastern Netherlands, serving as the basis for this painting.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Meindert Lubbertszoon Hobbema (bapt. 31 October 1638 – 7 December 1709) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of landscapes, specializing in views of woodland, although his most famous painting, The Avenue at Middelharnis…
