De windmolen aan het water 1660 - 1677

Anthonie van Borssom's "De windmolen aan het water" (1660-1677) is a delicate watercolor depicting a windmill on a canal. The artist, a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, captures the stillness of the scene with careful detail. The windmill, rendered in pale washes of gray, dominates the composition, its sails gracefully turning against a subtly textured sky. This drawing exemplifies van Borssom's mastery of atmospheric perspective, creating a sense of depth and space. The scene, likely in the Netherlands, showcases the importance of windmills in the Dutch countryside, their role in water management and everyday life.