View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer

Jan van Goyen

Created:
Movement:
1646
Baroque
key Notes:
Atmospheric landscape, Tonalism
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Dimensions:
13 5/8 x 19 7/8 in. (34.6 x 50.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Easy
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View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer by Jan van Goyen

Jan van Goyen (1596–1656) was a prominent Dutch landscape painter known for his tonal style and innovative compositions. His painting, View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer, created in 1646, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the serene and expansive Dutch landscape using oil on wood. Van Goyen's work is significant for its subtle use of color and light, which conveys the atmospheric conditions of the region. This painting reflects the artist's ability to depict the vastness of the sky and the land, a hallmark of the Dutch Golden Age landscape painting. Van Goyen's influence is evident in the works of later landscape artists who adopted his techniques and thematic focus. His contributions to the genre helped establish landscape painting as a respected and independent category in the art world.

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View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer by Jan van Goyen

Created in 1646, Jan van Goyen's "View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer" is an oil on wood painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age landscape style, characterized by its muted palette and expansive skies. The artwork captures the serene Dutch countryside, focusing on the interplay between land and water, typical of the region around Haarlem.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View of Haarlem and the Haarlemmer Meer