Bergachtig rivierlandschap 1615 - 1675

This anonymous etching, "Bergachtig rivierlandschap," is a landscape scene created between 1615 and 1675. It depicts a river meandering through a lush wooded area with a small village nestled among the trees. In the distance, a castle sits atop a mountain, illuminated by a beam of light piercing through the clouds. The use of detail and perspective, a hallmark of Dutch etching, creates a sense of depth and realism. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistry of anonymous printmakers in 17th-century Netherlands.