View of the Rhine near Hoog-Elten

The painting depicts the Rhine with a busy foreground of large sailing vessels and groups of people along the shore, while a distant town with a church steeple sits on the far bank. A broad, low horizon and a cloud-filled sky create a sense of expansive depth, with the water reflecting the subdued atmosphere. The palette is earthy, dominated by browns, ochres, and grays with touches of blue, and the brushwork emphasizes tonal variation and atmospheric detail typical of Jan van Goyen’s Dutch landscape style.