Johan Jongkind

Johan Jongkind, born in 1819 in Lattrop and died in 1891 in La Côte-Saint-André, was a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes. His works, such as 'Moonlight' and 'The Windmill at Zaandam,' are celebrated for their atmospheric effects and detailed depiction of nature, capturing the essence of the Dutch and French countryside. Jongkind's contributions to landscape painting and his influence on the Impressionist movement have made him a significant figure in 19th-century art, reflecting the natural beauty and changing light of his era.