Landschap met ruïne en twee mannen met een hond 1658

This etching, "Landschap met ruïne en twee mannen met een hond," by Dutch Golden Age artist Karel du Jardin, dates to 1658. It depicts a picturesque landscape, with a ruin, a winding river, and two men with a dog in the foreground. The scene is framed by a towering mountain in the distance and a lush, verdant valley. Du Jardin's attention to detail, especially in the depiction of light and shadow, is evident in the meticulous hatching and cross-hatching techniques used to create the impression of depth and texture. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Du Jardin's mastery of landscape composition and his talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world.