Wetering bij de Baarsjes bij Amsterdam
Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller
c. 1880 - c. 1901
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
100; 60
About this artwork
Gift of the heirs of A.J. Potter, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
**Wetering bij dearsjes bij Amsterdam** Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller captures the serene beauty of the Dutch lowlands around 1880–1901. This oil on canvas landscape (60 × 100 cm) depicts a quiet waterway in the Baarsjes district Amsterdam, showcasing Wijsmuller's masterful eye for the flat, watery expanses that define the Netherlands. The panoramic format invites viewers to immerse themselves in the scene, evoking the everyday rhythm of rural life amid canals and polders. Wijsmuller a prominent Dutch artist active in Amsterdam's vibrant art scene, drew from the Hague School tradition, emphasizin...