Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618–1678): A Master of Atmospheric Landscape Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618, Haarlem – 1678, Haarlem) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter who stands as a testament to the serene beauty and meticulous observation characteristic of his era. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Jacob van Ruysdael and Rembrandt, Decker’s distinctive style—marked by subtle tonal gradations and an emphasis on capturing f…