Houses on the Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam, on a Misty Day 1899

Jacob Maris's "Houses on the Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam, on a Misty Day" is an oil painting that captures the atmospheric essence of Amsterdam. Completed in 1899, the year of the artist's death, the work depicts the city's iconic canal, the Prins Hendrikkade, shrouded in a soft, ethereal mist. The soft, muted tones and hazy atmosphere evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation, characteristic of Maris's late style. This small-scale painting, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Maris's mastery in capturing the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere, making it a notable example of Dutch realism and Impressionism.