Waterfall with ruins and a village in the distance

Waterfall with ruins and a village in the distance, a 1675 painting by Jacob van Ruisdael, depicts a serene landscape. 



The painting shows a waterfall cascading over rocks in the foreground, leading to a calm body of water. Beyond the water, there are ruins of a structure, partially obscured by trees. Further in the distance, a small village or settlement is nestled among more trees. The sky is mostly cloudy, with hints of blue peeking through. The overall color palette is muted earth tones, greens, and browns, creating a peaceful and somewhat melancholic atmosphere. The painting measures 0.55 meters in width and 0.7 meters in height and is housed in the Museum Kunsthaus Heylshof.