The Maas at Dordrecht

The Maas at Dordrecht depicts a busy river scene along the Maas with a large vessel on the right, its tall masts and pale yellow sail dominating the foreground, and many smaller boats scattered across the calm water. A distant town with church towers sits along the left shore, while a sky filled with voluminous clouds is painted in pale blues and warm golden light that reflects on the water. The painting exemplifies Cuyp's luminous, naturalistic Dutch Golden Age style, combining precise maritime detail, soft contrasts, and a broad, atmospheric composition.