Farm in a wooded dune landscape
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1700
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From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see a small farmhouse tucked between sandy dunes, a man standing by the fence, and a shepherd in the foreground with his flock. The house has a stepped gable—like a staircase cut into the roof. That style was common in Dutch towns, so this quiet scene might be closer to the city than it looks. The artist left no name, but the careful brushwork suggests someone trained, not a beginner. To see more quiet Dutch countryside scenes like this, explore the Rijksmuseum.
