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Description: | Typical of the style of Aert van der Neer, this painting depicts a Dutch town at night. The distinctive gable-ends and church spires subtly protrude from the darkness into the moonlit sky. The pale clouds and reflecting waters of the canal distribute the silvery light throughout the scene, highlighting the occasional small figure or boat. Van der Neer achieved considerable renown in painting such scenes. But while the artist himself was prolific, the lack of fine detail suggests that this work and its pair were painted by one of his many imitators. | Subjects: | landscape; marine | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Neer, Aert van der (Dutch painter, 1603-1677) Æ Imitator of | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8919... | Go to resource |
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