Berken 1830 - 1899

"Berken" (Birches) is an etching created by Belgian artist Alexander Schaepkens between 1830 and 1899. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a serene landscape with a focus on a group of birch trees against a light sky. Schaepkens' meticulous detail in the etching creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the delicate branches and leaves of the birch trees and the texture of the surrounding foliage. The artist's use of line and shading adds further depth and dimension to the composition, enhancing the overall beauty of the scene.