Artwork
The Water-Mill
The Water-Mill is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Meindert Hobbema. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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Overview
The Water-Mill is a 1660 oil painting by Meindert Hobbema, a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. It features a serene landscape centered on a watermill, characteristic of Hobbema's work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a watermill, a common motif in Hobbema's and his mentor Jacob van Ruisdael's collaborative works. The scene conveys tranquility, with the mill, lush vegetation, and distant figures creating a sense of depth and scale.
Technique & Style
Hobbema employed bold, expressive brushstrokes and a thoughtful use of light and shadow to evoke depth and atmosphere. The interplay of light and dark contributes to the painting's sense of energy and serenity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1660, The Water-Mill is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium's collection.
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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…
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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