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The Trekvliet near Rijswijk, Known as 'View at the Geestbrug'
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A tranquil landscape executed in bright colours: this early painting by Weissenbruch is still very Romantic in feel. Yet unlike the Romantic painters, Weissenbruch did not alter reality to suit his imagination, but gave a topographically accurate representation. The Trekvliet Canal linked The Hague with the neighbouring villages of Rijswijk and Voorburg. In the distance at left is the tower of De Binckhorst Castle, and the windmill called the Laakmolen at right.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe Trekvliet bij Rijswijk, bekend als ‘Gezicht bij de Geestbrug’. 1868. Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
