Rivierlandschap met een kerk bij een berg 1742 - 1784

"Rivierlandschap met een kerk bij een berg" (River Landscape with a Church near a Mountain), a 1742-1784 etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, depicts a serene river scene. The composition features a church with a tall tower, situated on a river bank at the foot of a prominent mountain. A small sailboat and figures on the river bank, and a large tree to the right, create a balanced composition. The drawing is in a meticulous, precise style characteristic of Spilman's work. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the artist's skill in capturing picturesque landscapes with delicate detail.