
Moody Landscapes
View of the City of Arnhem
Jan van Goyen
A masterfully atmospheric 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a bustling river view of Arnhem under a dramatic, luminous sky.

1663 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dynamic scene of labor on the riverbank, capturing the rugged energy of seventeenth-century life under a sweeping, atmospheric sky.
$243
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From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.
About the piece
In this 1663 work by Dirk Hardenstein, two figures in traditional dress exert effort to haul their catch from the water. The vibrant red of one man's jacket provides a striking focal point against the cool grays and blues of the Dutch landscape. In the background, a detailed city skyline with prominent church spires and towers sits beneath a vast, cloud-filled sky that suggests the atmospheric weight of an approaching storm.
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1663 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dynamic scene of labor on the riverbank, capturing the rugged energy of seventeenth-century life under a sweeping, atmospheric sky.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.