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The watermill

Claes Jansz. van der Willigen

1700

oil

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

dutch_golden_age 18th Century

Dominant colour

The watermill is a 1700 oil by Claes Jansz. van der Willigen, a dutch_golden_age work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Claes Jansz. van der Willigen
When & what style?: 1700 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a watermill, with a large tree in the foreground and a few people walking along a path. The watermill is situated on the left side of the painting, with a small building and a wheel turning in the water. In the background, there are rolling hills and a few boats on the water. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the play of light and shadow. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.