Windmolen c. 1598

Philips Galle's "Windmolen" (c. 1598), a detailed engraving housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the bustling activity around a windmill. The scene showcases a man riding a horse laden with sacks, possibly transporting grain, as other figures work around the windmill. Galle’s masterful use of etching and engraving captures the texture of the landscape and the intricate details of the windmill's machinery, highlighting the importance of windmills in 16th-century Dutch life.