Willem Bol (born in 1950) is a Dutch painter known for his refined still lifes and landscapes in oil paint. As the son of the renowned painter Kees Bol, he grew up in an artistic environment, but managed to break away from this heritage early on and develop his own recognizable signature.

His work moves between realism and stillness. In his landscapes, Bol captures not only the visible but, above all, the atmosphere and the moment—often characterized by soft lighting and restrained use of color. His still lifes show a similar attention to composition and balance, in which everyday objects take on an almost meditative quality.

Bol worked and exhibited both in the Netherlands, including in Eindhoven, and in France, where he drew inspiration from the landscape and the light. His attitude to life is often described as that of a “free spirit”: independent, intuitive, and little bound by conventions, both in his art and in his personal life.

With his paintings, Willem Bol seeks simplicity, tranquility, and authenticity. His oeuvre shows how tradition and personal freedom can come together in work that is both accessible and layered.