Figuren bij een waterval 1673 - 1695

"Figuren bij een waterval" (Figures by a Waterfall) is an etching created between 1673 and 1695 by Nicolas Perelle, a French artist known for his landscapes and architectural scenes. The detailed etching showcases a dramatic landscape with a cascading waterfall, figures walking along the riverbank, and a rocky cliff face. Perelle's work exemplifies the beauty and grandeur of the natural world, captivating viewers with its realistic depiction of nature and the figures' small scale against the imposing landscape. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, measures 250 mm in height and 332 mm in width.