Beek 1851

"Beek" (1851) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Roelofs, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. It is a serene landscape depicting a small stream, or "beek" in Dutch, flowing through a grove of trees. The delicate lines and subtle shading of Roelofs's hand create a sense of tranquility and evoke the gentle atmosphere of the Dutch countryside. This intimate drawing is a prime example of Roelofs's mastery of landscape art, a style that would come to define his artistic career.