Depiction:
Branches by "Rust wat", Blaricum, Amstel river reveals a complex interplay between branches and reflections on the water. The artist renders the foreground twigs with calligraphic lines, extending across the canvas and mirroring in the river’s surface. The houses and riverbank in the background are painted with simplified blocks of color, creating a contrast with the intricacy of the branches. This balance between density and openness not only demonstrates a keen observation of nature, but also highlights the artist’s sensitivity to rhythm and layering, infusing the stillness of the scene with a subtle sense of movement.