Jan Weenix (Dutch: 1640-1719).
Jan Weenix, the younger, was born at Amsterdam—the son of Jan Baptista Weenix (see 1096)—and is usually considered the best of all Dutch artists in this style. For some years he was employed at the Court of John William, Elector of the Palatinate.
A stag, a couple of hares (a speciality with this artist), a heron, and a fowling-piece.
239. A MOONLIGHT SCENE.
Aart van der Neer (Dutch: 1603-1677). See 152.
A good example of "the penetrating melancholy of moonlight"—an effect in which this painter excelled.
240. CROSSING THE FORD.
Nicolas Berchem (Dutch: 1620-1683). See 78.
242. THE GAME OF BACKGAMMON.
Teniers (Flemish: 1610-1694). See 154.