Felsiges Flußtal, im Vordergrund eine Bogenbrücke, rechts eine Stadt 

Tobias Verhaecht created this ink drawing of a rocky river valley some time before his death in 1631. The composition is dominated by diagonal lines, particularly in the jagged cliffs and turbulent water, creating a sense of dynamic movement. This contrasts with the imposing architecture that punctuates the landscape. The arched bridge, rendered with meticulous detail, serves as a structural anchor, yet it also invites the eye to traverse the space and notice the city beyond. Verhaecht’s strategic use of line and form suggests a deep engagement with the semiotic possibilities of landscape art. The bridge, a symbol of connection, is juxtaposed with the rugged terrain, thereby complicating any fixed meanings or categories. The city in the background, partially obscured, evokes the limits of perception and knowledge. The drawing's intricate lines and complex composition create a landscape that challenges viewers to negotiate the boundaries between nature and culture, perception and reality.