🌾 Did you know there were FIVE generations of Jan Vermeers, all painters from the same Dutch family?

This serene landscape is by Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder from 1660 - not the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring Vermeer! The Haarlem Vermeers actually added 'van Haarlem' to their names to avoid confusion with their more famous Delft cousin.

Look at how masterfully he captures the endless Dutch sky meeting that perfectly flat horizon. The Golden Age Dutch were absolute masters at making something as simple as countryside feel absolutely magical. 🎨

There's something so peaceful about this scene - it's like taking a deep breath after a long day. The kind of timeless calm we all need in our busy modern lives.