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Curatorial Narrative Aert van der Neer’s “Moonlit Landscape with a View of the New Amstel River and Castle Kostverloren” situates itself within the latter half of the 17th century, an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on atmospheric perspective. Van der Neer’s masterful manipulation of chiaroscuro imbues the work with an extraordinary sense of depth, drawing the viewer’s gaze inexorably towards the moonlit horizon. The artist’s brushwork, distinguished by fine hatching and delicate stippling, contributes to the painting’s captivating visual texture. The palette, dominated by darks and muted yellows, is tempered by the subtle introduction of blues from the lunar glow. This carefully calibrated balance yields an extraordinary spatial rhythm, where atmospheric weight dissolves the boundaries between land and sky. When enlarged to 69×44, van der Neer’s landscape assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environme