Kustlandschap met vissersboten en dorp op een heuvel 1583 - 1645

"Kustlandschap met vissersboten en dorp op een heuvel" (Coastal Landscape with Fishing Boats and a Village on a Hill) is an etching by Jacob van der Heyden, a Dutch artist known for his detailed and realistic depictions of landscapes. This 17th-century print, measuring 91 mm in height and 124 mm in width, showcases a picturesque scene featuring a village perched atop a hill, boats navigating a river, and figures interacting in the foreground. Van der Heyden's skilled use of line and shading brings depth and atmosphere to the composition, capturing the tranquility of the landscape and the life of the fishermen. This etching exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's mastery of landscape art, with its emphasis on precise detail, naturalism, and a sense of quiet observation.