Sint Pietersberg by Alexander Schaepkens

Sint Pietersberg c. 1859

pencil drawn

natural shape and form

light pencil work

rough brush stroke

pencil sketch

carved into stone

natural texture

tonal art

mixed medium

watercolor

"Sint Pietersberg" is an etching created by Alexander Schaepkens around 1859, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a dramatic landscape with a focus on the Sint Pietersberg, a hill in Maastricht, Netherlands. The intricate details and subtle shading of the etching capture the rugged beauty of the natural surroundings. This etching exemplifies Schaepkens' talent for capturing the atmospheric beauty of nature, showcasing his skill as a landscape artist.