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Landscape with a mill, by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker, oil, 1667

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Overview

Landscape with a mill is a 1667 oil by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Cornelis Gerritsz Decker
When & what style?
1667 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a mill in the foreground. The mill is made of brick and wood, with a thatched roof and a chimney. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and gray dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Cornelis Gerritsz Decker

Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618–1678) was an artist, born in Haarlem.

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