Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 535 works by Jan van Goyen in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Jan van Goyen's most famous painting is Haarlemmer Meer (1656), whose original hangs in the Städelsche Kunstinstitut Und Städtische Galerie, Frankfurt. Landscape with Dunes (1630) and Windmill by a River (1642) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 535 works by Jan van Goyen in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
The air feels heavy with the dampness of a Dutch afternoon as the eye settles upon the vast, quiet expanse of the Haarlemmer Meer. A single large boat glides across the surface, its silhouette cutting a purposeful path through the stillness of the inland lake. The water stretches toward a distant horizon, where the sky meets the sea in a soft, hazy embrace. Clouds gather in the distance, casting a…
Jan van Goyen’s “Landscape with Dunes” isn't merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on light, atmosphere, and the quiet dignity of everyday life. Painted in 1630 during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this oil-on-panel masterpiece transports us to a serene stretch of coastline, capturing a moment suspended between observation and reflection. The painting immediately draws the eye with its subdued palette –…
In the quietude of 1642, Jan Josephszoon van Goyen captured a scene that transcends time, inviting the viewer into a tranquil world of water and light. Windmill by a River stands as an exemplar of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting—a testament to understated beauty and profound observation. More than just depicting a picturesque scene, it embodies a philosophical stance: capturing what poet William Wordsworth would later describe as emotion remembered…
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (1596 – 1656), a Dutch landscape painter who stands apart from his contemporaries, achieved remarkable renown for his singular approach to portraying the Dutch countryside. Unlike many artists of his era obsessed with opulent detail and vibrant color palettes—a trend championed by Rembrandt and Vermeer—Goyen prioritized capturing the essence of nature through subtle tonal variations and restrained hues. His canvases rarely burst forth with flamboyant brilliance;…
The Dutch Golden Age was an era of unparalleled artistic flourishing, a period where the canvas became a mirror for a nation’s burgeoning identity and profound connection to the land. At the heart of this movement stood Jan Josephszoon van Goyen, a master who did not merely depict landscapes but captured their very essence. His masterpiece, View of the Haarlemmermeer, completed around 1646, serves as a breathtaking distillation of seventeenth-century…
In the quiet, atmospheric realm of Jan van Goyen’s "View of Delft from the North," we are invited to step back into the year 1653, a period when the Netherlands was flourishing under the light of the Golden Age. This exquisite work, captured in the delicate medium of chalk on paper, serves as more than just a topographical record; it is a poetic meditation on the relationship between man and…
Jan van Goyen’s “Castle by a River” isn't merely a depiction of a picturesque scene; it’s an invitation to step into a moment of profound tranquility. Completed in 1647, this oil on canvas transports us to the heart of the Dutch countryside – a realm of subtle light, muted colors, and a deep connection to nature. The painting immediately establishes a mood of contemplative peace, achieved through Van Goyen’s masterful…
To gaze upon this depiction of Dordrecht from below the Grote Kerk is to step directly into the heart of the Dutch Golden Age—a time when commerce, faith, and the mastery of light converged on canvas. This landscape is more than just a view; it is an atmospheric meditation on prosperity and human endeavor. The composition draws the eye across the water, where the gentle flow of maritime life meets…
To gaze upon this depiction of a dike scene is to step directly into the hushed, contemplative heart of the Dutch Golden Age. It is not a landscape that shouts its grandeur; rather, it whispers tales of daily life, resilience, and the profound relationship between humanity and the meticulously managed natural world. The composition draws the eye along the sinuous line of the dike, an artery of earth cutting through…
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen's "Fishermen by the Lakeshore," painted in 1651, isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a distilled moment of Dutch tranquility. This remarkable work, now housed within the Mauritshuis in The Hague, offers a profound glimpse into the heart of the Golden Age, capturing not just a scene but an entire atmosphere – a feeling of quiet contemplation and connection to the natural world. Van Goyen, a master of…
Winter1645 · Hermitage Museum
12
Summer landscape with an old tree1617
13
VUE DE RHENENThe Louvre
14
Landscape with Figures1628 · Fitzwilliam College
15
The Ferry1625
16
River Landscape with Windmill and boats1625 · Kunstmuseum Basel
17
Scheveningen beach with fish sellers and beached whale1630 · Gemäldegalerie
18
Dune Landscape with Hut and Blasted Oak1632
19
landscape with two oaks1632
20
An extensive dune landscape with peasants resting in front of a farm house1629
21
Country Road with a Dog Cart in front of a Farmstead, 16261626 · Albertina
22
Landscape with Peasants1633 · Nivaagaards Malerisamling
23
A Windmill by a River1642
24
The Beach Near Scheveningen1648 · Polesden Lacey
25
Landscape with a Peasant Cottage1631 · Hermitage Museum
26
Landscape with Country People1632 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
27
View of the City of Arnhem1646 · National Gallery of Denmark
28
View over the Haarlemer Meer1646 · Kunsthaus Zürich
29
Winter1622 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
30
A Castle by a River1647 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology
31
An Estuary1643 · Fitzwilliam College
32
Haymaking1630 · Pushkin State Museum
33
River scene1649 · Frans Hals Museum
34
Ice Scene near a Wooden Observation Tower1646 · National Gallery of Art
35
View of Leiden from the Northeast1650 · Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal
36
Sandy Road with a Farmhouse1627 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
37
The Valkhof in Nijmegen, Jan van Goyen, 16411641 · Rijksmuseum
38
Skaters in front of a Medieval Castle1637 · The Louvre
39
Landscape with Skaters1643 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
40
Panoramic View of the River Spaarne and the Haarlemmermeer, Jan van Goyen, in or after 16441644 · Rijksmuseum
41
Fishing Boats in an Estuary at Dusk1643 · National Maritime Museum
42
A View on the Maas near Dordrecht1643 · Hermitage Museum
43
Landscape with a Stream1628
44
Winter - landscape skating people1621
45
Landscape with Two Figures in Front of a Farm and Haystack1628 · Rijksmuseum Twenthe
46
City on the River (View of Zierikzee)1626 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
47
Farmstead with Draw Well1633 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
48
View of a Castle with Tower1624
49
Canal Landscape in a Village1625 · Kunsthalle Bremen
50
A winter landscape with skaters, elegant figures and kolf players on the ice in a village1625
51
Landscape with a Haystack1635
52
River Landscape with Castle and Ferry Boats1635
53
Dirt Road with Farmhouse and Board Fence1629 · Städel Museum
54
Village Street with People Resting near a Farm1628 · Städel Museum
55
Path through the Dunes1629 · Städel Museum
56
Landscape with Tavern1628 · Städel Museum
57
River Landscape with Boats and Fishermen with Nets1632
58
Landscape with Anglers1635 · Kunstmuseum Basel
59
Landscape with Sandy Road1632
60
Farmyard1628 · Museum der bildenden Künste
61
River Landscape (circular)1634
62
Landscape with Farm1632 · Hamburger Kunsthalle
63
Dune Landscape (1631)1631
64
Landscape with horse-drawn cart near a bridge and houses1628 · Kunsthandel P. de Boer
65
Dunes1630
66
Peasant House in the Sand Dunes1631 · National Gallery Prague
67
Winter on the River1627
68
Dune Landscape with View of Zandvoort1625 · The National Museum in Poznań
69
Landscape with Cottage1631 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
70
A river landscape with a village beyond1624
71
Landscape with Wagons before an Inn1629 · Kunsthandel P. de Boer
72
A River Landscape with Figures conversing beneath a Tree1630 · Collection Bemberg
73
Landscape with Castle Montfoort1635
74
Winter Landscape with Castle Montfoort1634
75
Landscape with Farm1631
76
Travellers passing a Peasant Settlement1634
77
A Dune Landscape with Peasants by a Track1634
78
Farm on a River1631 · Musée des Beaux-Arts
79
Dune Landscape with Three Figures by a Dilapidated Wooden Fence1630
80
Outskirt of a Village with Travellers1630 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
81
A Sandy Road with Thatched Cottage1633 · Yale University Art Gallery
82
Flachlandschaft mit Bauernhof1629 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
83
A River Bank1633 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
84
The Old Oak1633 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
85
View of Dordrecht from Papendrecht1633 · Mauritshuis
86
Landscape with Travellers by a River1634
87
Winter Landscape with Skaters on a River1626
88
Flat Landscape1635 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
89
The Old Church at Egmond aan Zee1634 · Indianapolis Museum of Art
90
landscape with some people1632 · Museum de Lakenhal
91
Landscape with a view of a village1626 · Museum de Lakenhal
92
River Landscape with Ferry Boat and Cottages1634 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
93
Dune Landscape with Cottage and Figures1629 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
94
Landscape with Farmhouse1631 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
95
Street in a Village1628 · Städel Museum
96
Selling fish at the Beach of Scheveningen1632 · Museum der bildenden Künste
97
Winter Scene at a Farm1625 · Statens Museum For Kunst
98
Summer at the "Lily" Tavern1635 · Statens Museum For Kunst
99
River Landscape with a Ruin1634 · Gebruder Douwes
100
A Scene on the Ice1627 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Jan van Goyen | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Städel Museum |
Frankfurt | 7 | Dirt Road with Farmhouse and Board Fence, Village Street with People Resting near a Farm, Path through the Dunes |
 The Louvre |
Paris | 12 | VUE DE DORDRECHT EN AVAL DE LA GROTE KERK, PAYSAGE AVEC CHARRETTE SUR UNE DIGUE, VUE DE RHENEN |
 Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen |
Rotterdam | 11 | Winter, A River Bank, The Old Oak |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 13 | View of the Haarlemmermeer, Castle by a River, Sandy Road with a Farmhouse |
 Hermitage Museum |
Saint Petersburg | 6 | Winter, Landscape with a Peasant Cottage, A View on the Maas near Dordrecht |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 5 | City on the River (View of Zierikzee), Farmstead with Draw Well, Flachlandschaft mit Bauernhof |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 15 | The Valkhof in Nijmegen, Jan van Goyen, 1641, Panoramic View of the River Spaarne and the Haarlemmermeer, Jan van Goyen, in or after 1644 |
 Mauritshuis |
The Hague | 8 | Fishermen by the Lakeshore, View of Dordrecht from Papendrecht |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
In the circular frame of Summer landscape with an old tree by Jan van Goyen, a quiet world unfolds. Painted about 1617, the scene captures a tranquil rural landscape where time seems to slow. At the heart of this composition sits a large tree, its gnarled trunk twisting upward toward a canopy of lush foliage. This central figure anchors the view, casting a silent presence over the surrounding earth.
A heavy, restless sky hangs over the Dutch hills, thick with the promise of a storm. Clouds gather in shades of gray and muted brown, pressing down upon the landscape with a quiet, atmospheric weight. Below this celestial movement, two figures stand atop a rise, their smallness emphasizing the vastness of the air around them. They are silhouettes against the shifting light, mere witnesses to the unfolding weather. Nearby, other…
Jan van Goyen’s “Landscape with Dunes” isn't merely a depiction of a coastal scene; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on light, atmosphere, and the quiet dignity of everyday life. Painted in 1630 during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this oil-on-panel masterpiece transports us to a serene stretch of coastline, capturing a moment suspended between observation and reflection. The painting immediately draws the eye with its subdued palette –…
In the quietude of 1642, Jan Josephszoon van Goyen captured a scene that transcends time, inviting the viewer into a tranquil world of water and light. Windmill by a River stands as an exemplar of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting—a testament to understated beauty and profound observation. More than just depicting a picturesque scene, it embodies a philosophical stance: capturing what poet William Wordsworth would later describe as emotion remembered…
The air feels heavy with the dampness of a Dutch afternoon as the eye settles upon the vast, quiet expanse of the Haarlemmer Meer. A single large boat glides across the surface, its silhouette cutting a purposeful path through the stillness of the inland lake. The water stretches toward a distant horizon, where the sky meets the sea in a soft, hazy embrace. Clouds gather in the distance, casting a…
Haarlemmer Meer (1656), Städelsche Kunstinstitut Und Städtische Galerie, Frankfurt. Landscape with Dunes (1630) and Windmill by a River (1642) come next.
60 years old: Haarlemmer Meer dates from 1656, and Jan van Goyen was born in 1596.
Haarlemmer Meer, Landscape with Dunes, Windmill by a River, Peasant Huts with a Sweep Well, View of the Haarlemmermeer, View of Delft from the North, Castle by a River, VUE DE DORDRECHT EN AVAL DE LA GROTE KERK, PAYSAGE AVEC CHARRETTE SUR UNE DIGUE and Fishermen by the Lakeshore. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 535 works by Jan van Goyen, dated from 1617 to 1656.
Mostly in Städel Museum (Frankfurt), The Louvre (Paris) and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen (Rotterdam). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1630s: 44 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Landscape with Dunes among them.
On this page, the earliest is Summer landscape with an old tree (1617) and the latest Haarlemmer Meer (1656).
Landscape (16), Atmospheric perspective (10) and People (8), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 16 of the 100 works on this page.
Dutch golden age, judging by the originals on this page.
Dirt Road with Farmhouse and Board Fence, Village Street with People Resting near a Farm and Path through the Dunes: the Städel Museum, Frankfurt holds 5 of the works on this page.
