Ruysdael, Salomon van (1600–1670)

Dutch painter. Active in Haarlem, he specialized in landscapes, a favourite theme being the roadside inn or cottage. Among his late works are winter skating scenes and also still lifes. He was the uncle of Jacob van Ruisdael.

From early works of winter landscapes in the manner of Esaias van de Velde, he painted river and dune scenes like Jan van Goyen. After 1645 his landscapes became more monumental with tree masses filling the canvas – this was the period when he painted cottages and inns. He preferred to paint actual places, but sometimes used combination motifs.