The watermill

The watermill

Jacob van Ruisdael

1660

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting shows a watermill with a large wheel, surrounded by trees and a small waterfall. The mill is made of wood and has a thatched roof. In the background, there are more trees and a cloudy sky. The painting has a lot of green and brown colors, which gives it a natural look. The light is coming from the left side, which makes the water and the trees look shiny. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Jacob van Ruisdael.

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