Molen bij een vaart 1887 - 1952

Chris van der Windt's "Molen bij een vaart" (1887-1952) is a small etching depicting a windmill on a canal. The artist, known for his landscape etchings, captures the Dutch landscape with delicate lines and subtle shading, emphasizing the stillness of the scene. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van der Windt's skill in rendering light and form through the medium of etching. The simplicity of the composition, with the windmill dominating the foreground, creates a sense of tranquility and emphasizes the beauty of the everyday.