Watermill by a Wooded Outcrop by Gillis (I) Peeters

Watermill by a Wooded Outcrop 1633

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painterly

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Watermill by a Wooded Outcrop" is a 1633 oil painting on canvas by Gillis Peeters, showcasing a picturesque landscape. This landscape painting depicts a watermill nestled amongst a lush forest, with a small stream flowing past it. The scene is animated by figures on a path, featuring a man on horseback, leading a group of sheep and goats. Peeters' painting exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with detailed depictions of nature and everyday life. The painting is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.