Amsterdam
1890
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1890
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Amsterdam is a 1890 oil by Jacob Maris, a Impressionism work, depicting windmill, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting shows a landscape of Amsterdam with a windmill in the center. The windmill is surrounded by buildings and a body of water. The sky is cloudy and the overall atmosphere is gloomy. In the foreground, there are boats and ships docked along the water's edge. The buildings in the background appear to be residential, with steeply pitched roofs and chimneys. The windmill dominates the scene, its large sails and tower rising above the surrounding structures. The painting is a good example of the work of Jacob Maris, who was known for his landscapes of Amsterdam. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
