Holland Paintings

27/12/2025

✍️ The gentle atmosphere of this wintry scene can be felt in every brushstroke by contemporary Old Master Rob van Assen (1944–2022).

At the heart of this serene setting rises the ruin of a former castle. It forms a striking backdrop to this winter narrative, a symbol of vanished glory and quiet endurance.

In the distance, a small village appears, while blue-grey clouds drift across the horizon.
The landscape seems almost alive; you can almost imagine the voices of the villagers mingling with the cheerful barking of the dog.

Busy townsfolk go about their daily work, gathering wood scattered across the snow-covered ground and loading it carefully onto sleds. The dog stays close to its master, who chats calmly with his companions, enjoying the moment.

In the cold air, soft plumes of smoke curl upward from the thatched cottage at the edge of the painting. Inside, it must be warm and welcoming.

Imagine standing before this painting, sensing the crisp winter air and the quiet magic of the scene. Step into the mood of this beautiful work, where time seems to stand still and the beauty of winter is preserved forever in oil on panel.

🎨"Winter landscape with ruins and figures..."
👉Oil on panel, 100 x 115 cm.
👌Dutch artist Rob van Assen (1944-2022)
📍www.robvanassen.nl

20/12/2025

✍️ It is a quiet winter’s day. The sky hangs heavy above the frozen lake, where skaters trace their circles in the distance.

Along the shore, beside a hole in the ice, a man and a woman stand talking. Their voices are muted by the cold, while behind them small houses lie sheltered beneath a blanket of snow.

Smoke curls from a chimney, and farther on the silhouette of the village emerges, with the church tower standing as a familiar beacon in the winter air.

A simple scene, everyday, yet full of warmth. Rob van Assen captured this with quiet precision: the stillness of the landscape, and people who are still truly part of it.

🎨"A conversation on the ice..."
👌Oil on panel, 13 x 18 cm.
👨‍🎨Dutch artist Rob van Assen (1944-2022)
📍For Sale
👉www.robvanassen.nl

Olieverf op paneel - 13,6 x 18,2 cm. - AS493

15/12/2025

✍️ Imagine being able to enjoy every day the calming atmosphere of a gentle beach scene in Scheveningen around the early 1900s, where fishermen are hard at work around their trusted flat-bottomed boats.

The sea is calm, while several boats lie just off the coast, waiting to set sail. The fishermen’s wives stand patiently watching, showing appreciation for the hard work of their men.

This beautiful painting takes you back in time to a period when fishing was the lifeblood of many Dutch coastal towns. The activity on the beach, the scent of salty sea air, and the tireless efforts of the fishermen evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.

In the background, the church of Scheveningen is visible. The combination of faith and the unpredictability of the sea reflects the harmony of life along the coast.

This richly detailed painting offers a glimpse into a bygone era of simplicity and quiet.

🎨"Fisherman on the beach..."
👌Oil on panel, 30 x 40 cm.
👨‍🎨Dutch artist John Haanstra (1945)
📍For Sale
👉www.johnhaanstra.nl

Olieverf op paneel - 30 x 40 cm. - HA108

10/12/2025

✍️ Along the walls of an old castle, the ice gleams in the pale winter light. A man pushes his sled loaded with goods, the sound of metal on the frozen surface echoing softly between the walls.

In the distance, skaters glide toward the village, where the church tower and windmill stand out sharply against the grey sky.
At the entrance of the castle, two women share a conversation on this cold winter’s day. Smoke curls from the chimney, adding a hint of warmth to the scene amid the chill.

Artist Rob van Assen captured this moment with the precision of an Old Dutch master. Every detail breathes calm and craftsmanship, evoking that familiar sense of a time when winter was a given and life unfolded along the ice.

🎨"Ice Scene with Figures near a Castle..."
👌Oil on panel, 28 x 19 cm.
👨‍🎨Dutch artist Rob van Assen (1944-2022)
📍For Sale
👉www.robvanassen.nl

Olieverf op paneel - 28,5 x 19,5 cm. - AS475