Landschap met een stad op de achtergrond 1600 - 1620

This etching by Justus Sadeler, created between 1600 and 1620, depicts a picturesque landscape featuring a fortified city nestled within a mountain range. The artist masterfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, with sunlight streaming through clouds and casting long shadows across the scene. The composition is balanced, with a foreground featuring a group of figures and a winding path leading towards the city, while a large tree in the right foreground draws the eye to the distance. This print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an excellent example of Sadeler’s skill in rendering both architectural details and the beauty of nature.