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Salomon van Ruysdael Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael 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 Salomon van Ruysdael · 1602 – 1670

A Country Road

1648 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 98 x 134 cm

Experience Dutch Golden Age serenity with Salomon van Ruysdael's masterful country road landscape; discover the tranquil beauty of this 17th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Still-Life with a Turkey

1661 · The Louvre, Paris · original 112 x 85 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Salomon van Ruysdael's 'Still-Life with a Turkey,' a masterpiece from 1661, showcasing masterful detail & light in a classic Dutch composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Marine

1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 35 x 43 cm

Experience the serene beauty of Salomon van Ruysdael's "Marine" (1650). This Dutch Golden Age masterpiece captures a tranquil river scene with a sailboat, showcasing masterful light and detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Drawing the Eel

1650 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 75 x 106 cm

Experience the subtle light of 17th-century Holland with Salomon van Ruysdael's masterful landscape; discover this tranquil Dutch Golden Age scene today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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River View with a Ferry and a Bastion

1664 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren

Discover Salomon van Ruysdael’s ‘River View with a Ferry,’ a stunning Dutch Golden Age landscape. Admire atmospheric realism & serene beauty in this iconic 1664 painting – a true masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Ferry near Gorinchem (detail)

1646 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience the serene beauty of 'Ferry near Gorinchem' by Salomon van Ruysdael (1646). A captivating Dutch Golden Age landscape showcasing a bustling waterway and charming village – a timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Ferry near Gorinchem

1646 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 106 x 133 cm

Experience the serene Dutch Golden Age river scene by Salomon van Ruysdael; discover this peaceful 17th-century landscape masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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River scene with ferry boat

1650 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 1520 x 1060 cm

A serene 1650 Dutch Golden Age river scene by Salomon van Ruysdael captures a peaceful ferry crossing with exquisite light and atmosphere, inviting you to bring this timeless landscape into your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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River Landscape at Arnheim

1642 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 115 x 165 cm

Discover Salomon van Ruysdael’s ‘River Landscape at Arnheim’ (1642). A stunning Dutch Baroque masterpiece showcasing light, shadow & serene river scenes. Explore this iconic 17th-century artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Same size as the original$748165 × 115 cm Commission at original size

The Ferryboat

1647 · Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels · original 91 x 130 cm

A lively river scene filled with bustling activity and historic boats captures the atmospheric essence of Salomon van Ruysdael's 1647 Dutch Golden Age masterpiece, inviting you to bring this timeless landscape home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Market by the Seashore

1637 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 41 x 59 cm

Experience the serene yet vibrant atmosphere of Salomon van Ruysdael's 1637 Dutch Golden Age market scene by the seashore; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Same size as the original$35059 × 41 cm Commission at original size

River Landscape with Ferry

1644 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 100 x 135 cm

Experience the serene beauty of this 1644 Dutch Golden Age river landscape by Salomon van Ruysdael, capturing life on the water; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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View of the Town of Alkmaar

1645 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 51 x 84 cm

Discover Salomon van Ruysdael's "View of the Town of Alkmaar" (1645). This stunning Dutch landscape captures Alkmaar’s charm with a serene river, windmill, and detailed architecture – a masterpiece of the Golden Age.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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After the Rain

1631 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 56 x 86 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Sailboats on the Wijkermeer

1648 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 40 x 60 cm

‘Sailboats on the Wijkermeer’ was created by Salomon van Ruysdael in Baroque style. Find more prominent pieces of marina at Wikiart.org – best visual art database.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Same size as the original$22460 × 40 cm Commission at original size

Road in the Dunes with a Passenger Coach (After the Rain)

1631 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 56 x 86 cm

A serene atmosphere of moist air and Dutch flatlands defines this 1631 masterpiece by Salomon van Ruysdael featuring a horse-drawn carriage through coastal dunes, inviting you to bring this Golden Age charm home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Same size as the original$29786 × 56 cm Commission at original size

A Ferry Boat near Arnheim

1651 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 89 x 116 cm

Experience the grandeur of Salomon van Ruysdael's 'A Ferry Boat near Arnheim'! This captivating 1651 Dutch landscape showcases bustling river life, masterful light, and a serene cityscape – a true masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Same size as the original$464116 × 89 cm Commission at original size

Maypole Festival

1655 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 91.5 x 121.0cm

This serene 17th-century Dutch landscape by Salomon van Ruysdael captures a lively village celebration. Shop this beautiful reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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River Landscape

1650 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 99.0 x 147.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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A Waterfall by a Cottage in a Hilly Landscape

Discover Salomon van Ruysdael’s ‘A Waterfall…’ – a dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring atmospheric perspective & a serene cottage scene. Explore realism & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Still Life of Dead Game

1662 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 79.0 x 66.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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The watering place

1660 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 61.0 x 85.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Dutch Landscape

Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee

A serene Dutch landscape by Salomon van Ruysdael captures a peaceful forest scene with figures and a horse, offering a timeless glimpse into the Golden Age that you can bring to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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Still life with poultry

1659 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren · original 43.0 x 36.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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River Landscape with Ferry

1649 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 91.0 x 126.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 200 artworks by Salomon van Ruysdael
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The artist

Salomon van Ruysdael

1602 – 1670

Quick facts

Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Vibeserene
Art periodEarly Modern
Typical colorsneutrals, earthy
Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, National Museum in Warsaw, Mauritshuis, The Louvre, Alte Pinakothek
Creative periodsmature period
Top-ranked workA Country Road
Copyright statusPublic domain

Biography

The Subtle Master of Dutch Landscape: The Life of Salomon van Ruysdael

In the golden era of the seventeenth-century Netherlands, a period defined by unprecedented prosperity and artistic flourishing, Salomon van Ruysdael emerged as a painter of profound atmospheric sensitivity. Born around 1602 in Naarden, his life was deeply intertwined with the very fabric of the Dutch Golden Age. While history often casts a long shadow over his more famous brother, Jacob van Ruisdael, Salomon carved out a distinct and irreplaceable niche within the canon of landscape painting. His work does not merely depict the land; it captures the breathing essence of the Dutch countryside, where light and water perform a silent, eternal dance across the canvas.

The foundations of his artistry were laid in a household where craftsmanship and precision were paramount. His father, Jacob Jansz de Gooyer, was a skilled woodworker specializing in the intricate ebony frames that housed the era's most precious mirrors and paintings. This early exposure to the meticulous details of framing likely instilled in Salomon a lifelong reverence for texture and structural integrity. Though his formal education was surprisingly broad—encompassing the complexities of Latin and even medicine—his heart remained tethered to the visual world. By joining the prestigious Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1623, he entered an elite circle of creators, coming under the direct influence of masters such as Jan Porcellis and Esaias van de Velde. These mentors, champions of atmospheric perspective and observational realism, provided the technical vocabulary that Salomon would later use to compose his serene, water-centric vistas.

A Symphony of Water and Light

Salomon van Ruysdael’s true mastery lies in his ability to render the ephemeral qualities of the Dutch atmosphere. Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought out dramatic, sweeping vistas or turbulent storms, Salomon found his greatest inspiration in the quietude of inland waterways. His compositions often center on the rhythmic flow of rivers and the tranquil expanse of lakes, where the sky and water meet in a seamless transition of muted tones and soft light. In masterpieces such as River View near Deventer, one can observe how he utilizes a delicate palette to evoke the damp, cool air of the Netherlands, inviting the viewer to step into a moment of profound stillness.

His technical prowess is particularly evident in his treatment of marine and riverine subjects. In works like Sailing Vessels on an Inland Body of Water, he demonstrates an unparalleled ability to capture the weight and movement of boats navigating through calm currents. The integration of human elements—such as the subtle presence of fishermen in River with Fishermen—is never intrusive; rather, these figures serve to provide scale and a sense of lived reality to the landscape. Through his brush, the water becomes more than just a surface; it becomes a mirror reflecting the shifting clouds and the soft, diffused light that characterizes the Dutch sky.

Legacy and Artistic Significance

The historical significance of Salomon van Ruysdael resides in his role as a pioneer of the atmospheric landscape. He moved away from the rigid, topographical depictions of earlier eras toward a more emotive, sensory experience of nature. His ability to blend the precision of still-life elements with the vastness of landscape painting created a unique aesthetic that resonated with the Dutch middle class, who sought art that reflected their own peaceful, industrious environment.

Today, his legacy is preserved in some of the world's most esteemed institutions, including the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. To study a Van Ruysdael is to undergo a lesson in patience and observation. His work remains a testament to the beauty found in the understated, reminding us that the most profound artistic truths are often found in the quietest reflections of a river or the softest glow of a departing sun. His contribution to the Dutch Golden Age remains an essential chapter in the story of how humanity learned to see the world not just as it is, but as it feels.

Questions & Answers

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Salomon van Ruysdael's works?

The 3D Museum of Salomon van Ruysdael is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

Where are Salomon van Ruysdael's artworks grouped by keywords?

Salomon van Ruysdael's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

Can I explore Salomon van Ruysdael's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index page organizes Salomon van Ruysdael's artworks by color.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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