Rivierlandschap met molen en kerk bij maanlicht 1875 - 1913

Charles Mertens' etching, "Rivierlandschap met molen en kerk bij maanlicht" (River Landscape with Mill and Church by Moonlight), created between 1875 and 1913, depicts a serene, moonlit scene. Two trees stand prominently in the foreground, framing a view of a river, a windmill, and a church in the distance. The delicate lines of the etching capture the soft light of the moon and the stillness of the night. The work, characteristic of Mertens' landscape style, showcases his mastery of light and shadow, creating an atmospheric and evocative depiction of a Dutch countryside scene.