Nocturnal Canal Landscape with Fishing Boats c. 1645 - 1650

Aert van der Neer, a Dutch painter known for his atmospheric night scenes, created *Nocturnal Canal Landscape with Fishing Boats* around 1645-1650. The painting, currently housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a serene canal scene bathed in the soft glow of a setting sun. The warm hues of the twilight sky contrast with the cool blues of the water, emphasizing the tranquility of the moment. The figures of fishermen and the distant bridge add a touch of human activity to the otherwise peaceful landscape, a characteristic hallmark of van der Neer's artistic style.