The Maas at Dordrecht
c. 1650
Aelbert Cuyp masterfully captures the bustling energy of the Dutch Golden Age in this sun-drenched river scene, showing a fleet of ships on the Maas river with the city of Dordrecht in the hazy background. Notice the incredible golden light bathing the sails and water? That's Cuyp's signature style, and interestingly, although his work looks like it was inspired by Italian landscapes, he never actually traveled to Italy! He created this atmospheric masterpiece right at home in the Netherlands, proving you don't need to travel far to paint a masterpiece.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery, London
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