Aert van der Neer

Aert van der Neer was a Dutch painter born in the Netherlands in 1603 and active during the Baroque period. He is best known for his atmospheric landscapes and nocturnal scenes, which often feature water and reflections, showcasing his mastery of light and shadow. Van der Neer's work gained recognition in his lifetime, and he was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Amsterdam. He died in 1677, leaving behind a legacy that influenced later landscape painters. His contributions to the genre of night scenes were particularly notable, as they captured the interplay of light and darkness in innovative ways.