When it comes to Dutch artists, you probably know of Rembrandt and Vermeer, but a man named Gabriel Metsu was once the darling of Dutch painting. He has fallen out of the spotlight, but an exhibit at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., is bringing the master back.
Kinderdijk is well known for its numerous windmills. In the Netherlands, the drainage system is an important matter. The Dutch need a large drainage system in order to keep the inhabitants from drowning, because some parts of the Netherlands are below sea level. In the Alblasserwaard, problems with water became more and more apparent in the 13th century. The Dutch dug large canals to get rid of the excess water in the polders. These canals are called "weteringen", and they can still be found all over the country. However, this method was sufficient only for a short period of time. The ground started to lower again because of its structure and the level of the river began to rise at the same time. An additional way of maintaining the level of the water in the polders was required. The Dutch decided to build a series of windmills. The windmills would pump water into a reservoir until the level of the river had reached a certain level, in which pumping water into the river was made possible again. Gaining full control over the water was never possible. In the past, the residents of the Netherlands suffered from many severe floods. © / 37268 Beeldrecht Here is a link to the site 'The Mysterious Dutch light' where you can view and order photo's created by me. The Mysterious Dutch Light
The world possesses many art-works established as the masterpieces. And every masterpiece has its followers and admirers. Moreover, maybe the paintings could have greater or lower price tags on them, but their artistic value is priceless.
Gabriel Metsu, Metsu also spelled Metzu, (born January 1629, Leiden, Netherlands—buried October 24, 1667, Amsterdam), Dutch painter of scenes of everyday life who was best known for his use of the window format to frame his subjects. Metsu was the son of a painter and tapestry designer who died before Metsu was born. He was raised in Leiden by his mother, a midwife, and later also by a stepfather. It is not known precisely when Metsu began his artistic training. It is thought that he was a painter’s apprentice, possibly for Claes Pietersz. de Grebber, by about 1644, when Metsu
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