Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618–1678): A Master of Atmospheric Landscape Cornelis Gerritsz Decker (1618, Haarlem – 1678, Haarlem) stands as a quiet giant amongst the luminaries of Dutch Golden Age painting—a figure whose subtle brilliance shines through a modest output of approximately sixty canvases. While overshadowed by titans like Jacob van Ruysdael and Rembrandt, Decker’s distinctive artistic vision—characterized by masterful tonal gradations and an unwavering dedication to capturing fleeting moments of rural tranquility—has recently garnered renewed scholarly attention and captivated co…