Watermolen bij Arceuil

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, recto rechtsonder, gestempeld: Lugt 1967

Art Historical Context

**Watermolen bijceuil** is a delicate etching by Reinier Nooms, a prominent Dutch artist of the Golden Age active in the mid-17th century Created around 1650, this print measures just 66 mm high by 120 mm wide, showcasing Nooms' skill in capturing everyday landscapes. Known also as Zeeman for his maritime scenes, Nooms often turned his eye to topographical views, blending precise observation with a lively sense of atmosphere. Here, the watermill near Arcueil—a suburb south of Paris—evokes the serene rural life of 17th-century France, possibly from Nooms' travels or studies abroad. Etching, No...

About the Artist

Reinier Nooms · 1613–1664

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