Beek 1851

"Beek" is an 1851 etching by Willem Roelofs. This landscape depicts a small stream running through a grove of trees. The artist captures the light and shadow of the late afternoon sun, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. Roelofs was a prominent Dutch landscape painter known for his realistic depictions of nature, often using light and shadow to convey atmosphere and mood. "Beek" is an example of Roelofs's talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world, and it remains a popular work of art today.