diff --git a/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp b/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
index 26d4b45c8a..0b483b1e26 100644
--- a/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_graphics/native/juce_Direct2DHwndContext_windows.cpp
@@ -372,6 +372,7 @@ private:
     {
         compositionTree.reset();
         swapChainThread = nullptr;
+        deviceContext = nullptr;
         swap.release();
 
         Pimpl::teardown();