Pastel of a mill by the river, after Jacob van Ruisdael – signed D. v. Zomeren

Pastel of a mill by the river – after ‘The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede’ by Jacob van Ruisdael

An atmospheric pastel with a windmill high on the bank, a timber-lined quay, a few figures, a sailing ship on the river and a heavy, dramatic cloudy sky. The composition is taken from the famous painting ‘The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede’ by Jacob van Ruisdael (c. 1668–1670) in the Rijksmuseum, here freely translated into pastel on coloured paper. Signed ‘D. v. Zomeren’ at lower left (photo 3).

Why we chose this piece

A tribute to one of the icons of the Dutch Golden Age, in a technique that makes the light and clouds soft and powdery. The warm brown ground gives the whole a lovely, old glow.

Style and interior

Suits a classic, Dutch or country-style interior, above a cabinet or in a study. Lovely in a dark or gilt frame. Supplied unframed.

Dimensions: 28.3 × 24 cm
Artist: D. van Zomeren (unknown), after Jacob van Ruisdael
Technique: pastel on coloured paper
Period: 20th century (estimated)
Origin: the Netherlands
Condition: Good. The pastel is fresh in colour; edges lightly worn. Pastel is prone to smudging; framing behind glass is recommended.

Price:
€ 95

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