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River landscape by Moonlight, c. 1623-77 (oil on canvas)
7240841 River landscape by Moonlight, c.1623-77 (oil on canvas) by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77); 41.5x53 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Moonlit scene with two figures and dog standing by sluice gate, water on either side, and trees beyond
Aert van Der Neer (1603-1677)); Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation
Media ID 24911544
© Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation / Bridgeman Images
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River Landscape by Moonlight
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is a captivating oil painting by Aert van der Neer, created between 1623 and 1677. This enchanting artwork measures 41.5x53 cm and belongs to The Weston Park Foundation in Shropshire, UK. The scene depicted in the painting is illuminated solely by the gentle glow of the moon. Two figures and their loyal dog stand beside a sluice gate, surrounded by water on either side. Beyond them lies a serene landscape adorned with towering trees. Van der Neer's meticulous attention to detail brings this nocturnal setting to life. Every stroke of his brush captures the tranquility of the river at nightfall, evoking a sense of peace and solitude. As we gaze upon this masterpiece, we are transported back in time to seventeenth-century Netherlands. The artist skillfully incorporates elements such as architecture, church monuments, forests, grassy plains, and even a rowboat drifting along the calm waters. The play between light and shadow adds depth and mystery to the composition—a technique known as chiaroscuro—enhancing our experience of this ethereal moonlit scene. This painting not only showcases Van der Neer's artistic prowess but also serves as an exploration of nature's beauty through scientific observation. It invites us to appreciate both artistry and scientific methods used during that era. "River Landscape by Moonlight" is truly an exquisite representation of early seventeenth-century Dutch landscape painting—an enduring testament to Van der Neer's talent for capturing fleeting moments in time with remarkable precision.
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