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View of Haarlem from the Dunes, 1660. Creator: Jan van der Meer
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View of Haarlem from the Dunes, 1660. Creator: Jan van der Meer
View of Haarlem from the Dunes, 1660
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1660s Art Collection Art Museum Dune Dunes Haarlem Netherlands Madrid Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza Museo Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Of Art Sand Sand Dune Sand Dunes Sandy Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Jan Van Der Meer Ii Jan Vermeer Van Haarlem
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**"Haarlem's Serene Beauty: A Baroque Masterpiece"**
In this breathtaking oil on canvas painting, Dutch artist Jan van der Meer (II) captures the tranquil essence of Haarlem, a charming city in the Netherlands. Created in 1660 during the Golden Age of Dutch art, "View of Haarlem from the Dunes" is a masterclass in composition and color.
From atop the sandy dune, Van der Meer's gaze sweeps across the rolling hills and rooftops of Haarlem, bathed in warm sunlight. The city's church steeples rise majestically against a soft blue sky, while wispy clouds drift lazily by. In the foreground, lush greenery stretches towards the viewer, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
This stunning work is not only an homage to Haarlem but also a testament to Van der Meer's skill as a painter. His use of chiaroscuro lighting adds drama and texture to the scene, drawing us in with its serene beauty. As part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza in Madrid, this painting is a treasured piece of art history that continues to inspire generations.
**Credit:** Jan van der Meer (II) / Heritage Images
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