River View by Moonlight
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
You see a dark river at night, lit only by a bright moon. Houses line the left bank, their windows glowing faintly. Ducks float near the shore, their white feathers catching the light. This painting tricks your eyes with just a few colors. The artist made moonlight feel cold and real, glinting off water, glass, and feathers. It’s quiet but full of small glows—like a night you might remember. To see more paintings like this, look up *chiaroscuro*.
