J.v. Ruysdael, 1628-1682, "Landscape with Windmill" Framed Reproduction
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Jacob van Ruysdael isconsidered one of the great masters of landscape painting. Drawing inspirationfrom his surroundings and from the stories of incoming travelers, he created paintings that evoked emotion and thought. Van Ruysdael also used his imagination to create dramatic scenes and some of the most astounding landscape art works ever produced. The artist took landscape painting to a new level by creating nature as a metaphor of human psychology, specifically its darker aspects. Through the work of Jacob van Ruysdael landscape painting was no longer simply a record of how nature was perceived but rather it came to symbolize a deeper aspect that reflected the very soul of humankind. Derived from the Classical style, van Ruysdael paved the way for the Romantic style that came about in the late 18th century. His romantic mood is evident in his depiction of nature as he creates beautiful and tumultuous interpretations of the weather. Van Ruysdael recreated images, objects and structures amidst the vast horizons that created a sense of escapism in their dreamlike portrayal. This is a reproduction of Ruysdael's "Landscape with Windmill" portrait. The ornate gold frame measures 8"W x 6-1/2" H x 1" D while the print itself is approximately 3-1/2" H x 5" W. This print is from the Art Gallery Roslofs in Amsterdam and is ready to be
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