Evening with fishermen in the foreground, 1860
Aert van der Neer was a prominent Dutch landscape painter of the Golden Age, celebrated for his evocative nocturnes, moonlit river scenes, and winter landscapes. Born in Gorinchem and active mainly in Amsterdam, van der Neer developed a distinctive style marked by delicate lighting, subtle tonal harmonies, and atmospheric depth.
Though he struggled financially during his lifetime, van der Neer’s works are now prized for their poetic portrayal of the Dutch countryside and their masterful handling of light and shadow. Today, his paintings are held in major collections worldwide, including the Rijksmuseum, the National Gallery in London, and the Louvre.