The speciality of Van der Neer was painting moonlit landscapes and winter landscapes. This painting is a typical example of Van der Neers' work. It shows a village with trees, animals and several people, all in the moonlight. This type of landscape was popular in the 17th century and was highly suited to assessing the skill of the painter in depicting the effect of light and darkness.
Specifications
| Title | A Village at Moonlight |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on panel |
| Object type |
Painting
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> Two-dimensional object
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| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 32 cm Width 43 cm |
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| Artists |
Painter:
Aert van der Neer
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| Accession number | 1583 (OK) |
| Credits | From the estate of F.J.O. Boijmans, 1847 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1847 |
| Creation date | in circa 1660 |
| Collector | Collector / F.J.O. Boijmans |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Northern Netherlands > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Aert van der Neer
Gorinchem circa 1603 - Amsterdam 1677
The landscape artist Aert van der Neer was probably born in Amsterdam, and apparently he lived in Gorkum until 1632, when he returned to Amsterdam. Van der Neer...
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