Man onder een boom bij een watertje 1766 - 1815

Jacob van Strij’s “Man onder een boom bij een watertje” (Man under a tree by a stream) from 1766-1815, is a pen and ink drawing depicting a man sitting under a tree, dipping his feet into a stream. This drawing exemplifies the artist’s interest in portraying realistic landscapes with figures integrated into the scenery. Strij, born in 1756 and known for his landscapes and genre scenes, often depicted everyday life and moments of tranquility. The simplicity of the composition, focusing on the man and his peaceful interaction with nature, reflects the style of 18th-century Dutch art. The detailed rendering of the tree, the stream, and the ruins in the background adds depth and realism to the work.