Jacob van Ruisdael, a renowned Dutch landscape painter, draughtsman, and etcher, passed away on March 10, 1682. He is notable for his works such as Mountain Torrent and Wooded and Hilly Landscape, showcasing his mastery of the genre. As a prominent figure of the Dutch Golden Age, his paintings continue to be celebrated for their beauty and technique.

He remains the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age.

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