Gezicht op een dorp aan een rivier
Van Goyen revolutionized Dutch landscape painting with a fresh style. Utilizing blue, grey, and ochre tints he skilfully portrayed the country’s damp weather. He made sketches during his walks, which served as references for his paintings. The figures in this picture are also on the move, by boat or by carriage, while the inn with a swan on its signboard offers a place to rest.
Jan van Goyen