Landscape with a Waterfall, First Version by Hercules Segers

Landscape with a Waterfall, First Version c. 1625 - 1627

pencil drawn

rippled sketch texture

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

waterfall

possibly oil pastel

mountain

watercolour bleed

mixed medium

organic texture

watercolor

Hercules Segers was a Dutch artist who specialized in etching, and is known for his fantastical landscapes and his mastery of the technique. This etching is a testament to his talent, depicting a dramatic, almost otherworldly landscape with a waterfall cascading down a rocky precipice. The composition is masterfully rendered, with a sense of depth and grandeur, emphasizing the unique style of this Dutch artist. The piece currently resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.