
1602–1670 · Dutch · 32 artworks
artist bio
Salomon van Ruysdael was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter, renowned for his serene and atmospheric depictions of the Dutch countryside. He specialized in river scenes and landscapes, capturing the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere in the Netherlands.
what you'll learn
Studying Ruysdael's work allows students to understand atmospheric perspective and the use of muted color palettes to create a sense of depth and realism. His paintings also offer insights into the daily life and landscapes of 17th-century Holland.
related: Jan van Goyen, Jacob van Ruisdael

Tower at the Road

River Landscape with a Ferry

The Road Along the River

Dorpsherberg Met Reiswagen

The Ferry Boat

Tavern with May Tree (detail)

Holländische Landschaft Mit Raubzug

Ferry Boat

Sailing Boats near a Village

Riviergezicht Met Pellekussenpoort Te Utrecht

Winter Landscape at Arnhem

View of Egmond Aan Zee

River Scene with Ferry Boat
1650

Dorpsgezicht

Riviergezicht Bij Deventer

Landscape with a Horse and Carriage by a Cottage

Rivierlandschap

Travellers Before the Inn to the White Swan

La Grosse Tour

A Wooded Landscape with Cattle, Carriages on a Track and An Inn, a Church Beyond

Alkmaar in Winter

Fest Unter Dem Maibaum

Cattle at Watering Hole

Le Debarcadère

The Halt at the Inn
1644

Tavern with May Tree

River View near Deventer

River Landscape with Ferry
1649

Flussmündung Mit Befestigter Stadt

Evening on the Canal

Landscape with a Road Alongside a River

Landscape with Horsemen near Amersfoort