gezicht in Spa 1862

"Gezicht in Spa" is a pencil drawing by Pieter van Loon, created in 1862 and now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a rural scene with a covered wagon parked in front of a row of houses. The artist’s keen eye for detail is evident in the depiction of the wagon’s construction and the surrounding landscape, capturing the essence of rural life. The drawing’s small scale and careful composition offer a glimpse into the everyday life of a village in the mid-19th century, highlighting van Loon’s mastery of depicting the mundane with a sense of beauty.