Fishing Boats on a River

Salomon van Ruysdael

early 1660s · Oil on wood · European Paintings

In his many river views Van Ruysdael paid close attention to types of boats and the buildings they sail by. Here, however, his main concerns seem optical: silhouettes, reflections, and a panoramic view over water shining like polished pewter.

Artist

Salomon van Ruysdael

Date

early 1660s

Medium

Oil on wood

Department

European Paintings

Credit line

From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005