A Watermill

Meindert Hobbema (1638–1709), oil on panel, c. 1664

Hobbema learned to paint landscapes from Jacob van Ruisdael. While their works are similar in many respects, Hobbema’s paintings make a friendlier, lighter impression. Young tree tops stretch high up into the air, the foliage gleaming in the sun. A watermill that Hobbema had drawn in the eastern part of the Netherlands provided the subject of this painting.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-156
  • Dimensionsheight 60.5 cm x width 85 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel