Winter Landscape c. 1665

Jacob van Ruisdael's "Winter Landscape" from c. 1665 depicts a Dutch village blanketed in snow under a dramatic sky. The painting is characteristic of Ruisdael's mastery of atmospheric perspective, with the distant village receding into the cloudy horizon. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of snow-covered rooftops, frozen waterways, and the bare branches of trees. The presence of small figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human activity to the vastness of the winter landscape. This painting showcases Ruisdael's expertise in capturing the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.