Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618–1678): A Master of Atmospheric Landscape Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618, Haarlem – 1678, Haarlem) stands as a quiet giant amongst the luminaries of Dutch Golden Age painting—a figure whose subtle brilliance shines through a modest output of approximately sixty canvases. While overshadowed by titans like Jacob van Ruysdael and Rembrandt, Decker’s distinctive artistic vision—characterized by masterful tona…