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Aert van der Neer Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Aert van der Neer our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Aert van der Neer · 1604 – 1677

Aert van der Neer, River Landscape at Sunset (1650)

1650 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 46 x 63 cm

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age Landscape
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River in Winter

1645 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 36 x 62 cm

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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The Farrier (1651)

1651 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 48 x 61 cm

Known for his atmospheric nightscapes and winter landscapes emphasizing subtle light and mood, Aert van der Neer’s ‘The Farrier’ exemplifies the Romantic spirit of Dutch painting.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age Landscape
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Landscape with Windmill (1646) by Aert van der Neer

1646 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 69 x 92 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Aert van der Neer's 'Landscape with Windmill,' painted in 1646. This evocative oil on panel captures a tranquil riverside scene illuminated by moonlight, showcasing masterful atmospheric perspective and subtle color palettes.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age Landscape
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River Landscape by Moonlight, c. 1650-1659 by Aert van der Neer

1659 · Albertina, Vienna

Experience the tranquil moonlight over a river landscape by Aert van der Neer (c. 1659), capturing serene Dutch nocturnal beauty; discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Landscape at Sunset (1650) by Aert van der Neer

1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 51 x 71 cm

Admire 'Landscape at Sunset' by Aert van der Neer – a stunning Dutch Golden Age oil painting of serene beauty. Explore tranquility & masterful light in this 1650 masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Moonlight Landscape with village – Aert van der Neer

1650 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 57.0 x 76.0cm

This serene 1650 Dutch Golden Age moonlit village scene by Aert van der Neer is breathtaking. Discover the magic of this nocturnal landscape.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Aert van der Neer: Night Landscape with a River

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 61 x 86 cm

A haunting night landscape by Aert van der Neer (1603-1677). Moonlight illuminates a Dutch river scene with figures and cows, capturing the artist's mastery of atmospheric realism.

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Art Movement: Baroque Landscape

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Aert van der Neer: Night Landscape with a River

1650 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 61.0 x 86.0cm

This serene Dutch Golden Age moonlit river scene by Aert van der Neer evokes deep mystery. Discover the beauty of this nocturnal masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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An Evening View near a Village

1650 · National Gallery, London · original 121.5 x 162.5cm

This serene Dutch Golden Age landscape by Aert van der Neer captures a tranquil twilight. Explore this masterpiece and bring home its beauty.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Fire at Night – Aert van der Neer

1675 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia · original 64.1 x 56.8cm

This dramatic nocturnal landscape by Aert van der Neer captures a city in flames. Discover the intense beauty of this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River View by Moonlight – Aert van der Neer

1645 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 55 x 103 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Aert van der Neer's 'River View by Moonlight,' a captivating Dutch landscape painting from 1645, showcasing masterful moonlight reflections and atmospheric detail.

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Art Movement: Dutch Landscape Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Landscape at Sunset

1647 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 46.5 x 37.8cm

Aert van der Neer captures a serene Dutch sunset in this Golden Age masterpiece. Discover the ethereal beauty of this landscape today.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Aert van der Neer: Road through a wet forest

1645 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 61.0 x 80.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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A Village by a River in Moonlight (1645)

1645 · National Gallery, London · original 19.7 x 28.3cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Moonlight on a Canal, Aert van der Neer

1660 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia · original 32.9 x 41.3cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Company by the fireplace

Regional Gallery in Liberec, Liberice · original 40 x 48 cm

Aert van der Neer’s "Company by the Fireplace" (c. 1640) captures Dutch Golden Age life with dramatic chiaroscuro & rich detail. Explore this atmospheric tavern scene, showcasing camaraderie & wealth.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River view by moonlight, 1665, Aert van der Neer

1665 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 42.5 x 57.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Landscape in Moonlight (1647) by Aert van der Neer

1647 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 59.3 x 51.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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A Winter Scene by Aert van der Neer, 1655

1655 · Wallace Collection, London · original 61.0 x 75.0cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River Bank with Cattle by Aert van der Neer

1647 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 33.0 x 25.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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River Landscape by Aert van der Neer

1640 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 44.8 x 63.0cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Aert van der Neer, Sports on a Frozen River (1660)

1660 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 23 x 35 cm

Aert van der Neer's 'Sports on a Frozen River' captures a lively Dutch winter scene with skaters and games, rendered in his signature muted light and serene atmosphere.

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Art Movement: Dutch Golden Age Landscape
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Moonlit Landscape with a View of the New Amstel River and Castle Kostverloren by Aert van der Neer, 1647

1647 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 57.5 x 89.9cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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Fire at Amsterdam by Night by Aert van der Neer, 1647

1647 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 58.8 x 71.7cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 210 artworks by Aert van der Neer
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The artist

Aert van der Neer

1604 – 1677

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Movementsdutch golden age, dutch golden age landscape
Works on APS210
Art periodEarly Modern
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Best occasionsaccent
Emotional tonetranquil
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

Aert van der Neer: Master of Moonlight and Winter Landscapes

Aert van der Neer (c. 1603 – 9 November 1677) stands as a singular figure in Dutch Golden Age landscape painting, celebrated for his hauntingly beautiful depictions of nocturnal scenes bathed in ethereal moonlight and the crisp stillness of winter landscapes—particularly those overlooking canals and rivers. Unlike many of his contemporaries who favored grand vistas or idealized pastoral views, van der Neer focused on capturing subtle atmospheric effects and intimate moments within nature, establishing him as a pioneer of psychological realism within genre painting. His ability to evoke the biting chill of a frozen canal or the silvered glow of a midnight sky allows the viewer to step directly into the quietude of the seventeenth-century Netherlands.

Early Life and Artistic Foundations

Information regarding van der Neer’s formative years remains shrouded in the mists of history, yet his artistic essence is deeply rooted in the Dutch soil. While biographical accounts suggest he was born in Gorinchem around 1604, his true lineage is found in the brushstrokes of his contemporaries. His artistic education likely stemmed from exposure to influential painters like Rafael and Jochem Govertsz Camphuysen, whose stylistic sensibilities undoubtedly impacted his own burgeoning talent. This connection to a prominent artistic family fostered an environment conducive to honing skills and exploring innovative approaches to visual representation. Through this early immersion, he began to develop a unique eye for the interplay between light and shadow, a trait that would become his lifelong signature.

The Language of Moonlight and Technique

Van der Neer's distinctive style is immediately recognizable by his masterful manipulation of light—specifically moonlight—and its delicate interplay with firelight. He eschewed dramatic, sweeping compositions in favor of understated landscapes populated by figures engaged in the rhythmic activities of everyday life. In his works, one might find:

Skaters gliding gracefully across frozen waterways during the height of winter.
Kolf players pursuing their shots amidst soft snowdrifts.
Fishermen patiently awaiting their catch under the watchful eye of a rising moon.
Horse-drawn sleighs navigating the quiet, icy paths of a sleeping town.

His technique involved a meticulous layering of glazes to achieve remarkable tonal gradations and a delicate rendering of textures. This method allowed him to capture the ephemeral beauty of a sunset or the silvered, translucent quality of moonlight reflecting off ice. By focusing on these subtle atmospheric effects, he transformed simple landscapes into profound meditations on time and tranquility.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The historical significance of Aert van der Neer lies in his ability to elevate the "small" landscape into a realm of high emotional resonance. While other masters sought the monumental, van der Neer found greatness in the fleeting and the quiet. His works, such as the breathtaking Landscape at Sunset or his lively winter scenes near Dutch towns, serve as timeless glimpses into seventeenth-century life. He remains a cornerstone of the Dutch Golden Age, remembered not just for his technical prowess, but for his ability to capture the very soul of the nocturnal world. His influence persists in the way we perceive the beauty of the night, reminding us that even in the darkest hours, there is a profound and luminous grace to be found in the natural world.

Questions & Answers

Is there a complete list of Aert van der Neer's artworks?

Every work by Aert van der Neer on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Can I browse Aert van der Neer's works by mood?

The Mood Room of Aert van der Neer is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

What colors did Aert van der Neer use most often?

The Palette Genome of Aert van der Neer is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 18, 2026

Collector's quiz

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