The Dutch centered around expression of emotion, religion and pride in their artwork from the 17th century to the 20th century. Focusing on colouring, depth, and perspective, landscapes were always popular in their respective cultures as a culmination of love of the earth is evident.
The hill of Montmartre with stone quarry, Vincent van Gogh, June 1886 - July 1886, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
With trademark windmills, Van Gogh uses the two spectators in the bottom left of the painting the scale the land to an almost awe striking effect.
Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Vincent van Gogh, June 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
Being laden with marshes and swamps even on land the Dutch are confronted with water. This painting is a nice Sunday afternoon, representing the feeling of serenity and joy that can be derived from the sea.
River Landscape with Riders, Aelbert Cuyp, 1653-1657, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
Expanding into the distance, the geological features rule this painting. A feeling of awe is evident in many of these paintings.
Dutch Panorama Landscape with a Distant View of Haarlem, Philips Koninck, 1654, From the collection of: SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
This particular painting portrays the feel of the dutch land, a typical landscape.
Landscape with a Church, van Ruisdael, Jacob, 1640s, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
This painting represents a more symbolic scene it the juxtaposition of the church between the dead gnarled tree on the left to the blooming forest on the right.
Farmhouse in a wheatfield, Vincent van Gogh, May 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
A classic Van Gogh, the colours evoke the feelings felt about the landscape.
The 'Golden Bend' in the Herengracht, Seen from the East, Gerrit Adriaensz. Berckheyde, 1671 - 1672, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
An insight into the more economic side, this painting shows an urban landscape in the Dutch Republic.
View of Alkmaar, Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael, 1670 - 1675, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Classic Dutch landscape.
Study of Clouds with a Sunset near Rome, Simon Alexandre Clément Denis, 1786–1801, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This isnt of Holland but rather by a Dutch painter. Focus on the colour of the clouds rules this painting outlining an obsession with the sky.
River View by Moonlight, Aert van der Neer, Around 1645, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
This painting is the developing Dutch industry and trade, as the rise of the Dutch is soon to come.
A Cornfield with the Zuiderzee in the background, Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael, circa 1660, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Ominous clouds envelop vast hills in an attempt to accurately portray the beauty of nature.
The Return of the Flock, Laren, Anton Mauve, Dutch (active Haarlem, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Laren), 1838 - 1888, c. 1886-1887, From the collection of: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dutch people love sheep.
View of Naarden, Jacob Isaacksz. van Ruisdael, 1647, From the collection of: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Vast expanses of land organized into smaller agricultural lands , typical of the day and age.
The Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh, 1889, From the collection of: MoMA The Museum of Modern Art
Meant to express Van Gogh's deep sadness and sorrow, he used the night sky and a rising cyprus tree as natural symbols to his emotions.
Landscape with Waterfall, Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael, Around 1668, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
Classic Dutch Landscape
Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Vincent van Gogh, June 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
Much like others in
Portrait of a Couple with two Children and a Nursemaid in a Landscape, Adriaen van de Velde, 1667, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
Expanding in hopes to colonize the world, this painting encompasses the expansion mindset. Showing settlers posed in front of forests and their house in the background, this was popular of the time period.
Montmartre: windmills and allotments, Vincent van Gogh, March 1887 - April 1887, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
This rather bland, in terms of colour, painting shows a Dutch settlement in their domination of the land.
River Landscape with Riders, Aelbert Cuyp, 1653-1657, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
Domination of the land through settlements.
The Pink Orchard, Vincent van Gogh, March 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
Use of colour to express the natural beauty of this orchard.
Field with Flowers near Arles, Vincent van Gogh, 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
Use of colour to express the natural beauty of this field.
The Harvesters, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1565, From the collection of: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the dutch painters, Bruegel looks to represent the relationship held between the Dutch and their land.
The harvest, Vincent van Gogh, June 1888 - 1888, From the collection of: Van Gogh Museum
Similar to Bruegel's The harvesters, Van Gogh gives his take on the harvest. The difference between the older worker filled painting to this more farming fueled lifestyle that the Dutch had developed to.
The Stone Bridge, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Around 1638, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum
A classic Rembrandt , dramatic lighting from the light illuminates a stone bridge in an attempt to focus on the symbolism of this structure. The bridge can be seen on a personal level, but in reality it is a symbol of domination and control of the environment that we have.
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