Nivelleren van water 1727

"Nivelleren van water" (Leveling Water) is a 1727 etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart (1673-1733), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts two figures using a water level to determine the gradient of a stream. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with trees and a distant walled city in the background. This etching is part of a series of prints by Picart that illustrate the practical applications of science and engineering in the 18th century. The print exemplifies the technical precision and detailed rendering characteristic of Picart's work.