Pieter de Bodt (1916–2013) was a Dutch artist who became best known for his landscapes and village scenes, often inspired by his immediate surroundings. He had a keen eye for the changing seasons and the play of light over fields, trees, and water. His paintings and drawings exude an atmosphere of peace and simplicity, with nature and everyday life as their central themes.
De Bodt worked with both oil paint and watercolor, and with clear color use and precise brushstrokes, he captured the essence of a landscape. His style moves between realism and impressionism, where feeling and observation complement each other. Besides landscapes, he also painted still lifes and portraits, in which the same attention to detail and harmony is visible.
The work depicts a tranquil village with low houses, a church with a slender spire, and a few trees in the background. The facades are simply rendered in earth tones and soft whites, while the roofs contrast darkly against the light sky. The church forms a natural focal point in the composition.
The sky is cloudy, with grey and blue nuances that define the atmosphere and give the whole an almost melancholic stillness. The absence of people reinforces the work's hushed, timeless atmosphere.
This artwork comes from the collection of the Eindhoven Museum. As part of the transition to Museumpark Vonk, selected works are being sold off.
