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This sense of fast-changing light brings the whole landscape to life, injecting movement into what otherwise might have been a static scene. This effect helps make it feel as though van Ruisdael has captured a real moment in a real place, but it’s more likely that he was depicting an idealised landscape. He was reflecting an idea that he and his customers had about how Holland should look, and – crucially – the importance of the church.
The tower and spire are central to the picture, tall and resilient against an impending storm – a source of strength when times get rough. Other strongholds, like the ruined medieval castle in the foreground, slowly crumble.
Title
An Extensive Landscape with Ruins
Date
probably 1665-75
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 34 x W 40 cm
Accession number
NG2561
Acquisition method
Salting Bequest, 1910
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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