View near Bruges (Vue Prés [sic] de Bruges) 1746 - 1830

"View near Bruges (Vue Prés [sic] de Bruges)" is an etching by the Flemish artist Martin de Monchy, dating from between 1746 and 1830. The print depicts a rural landscape scene with a winding road lined by trees leading to a village in the distance, perhaps the city of Bruges. This is a common motif of 18th century art, showcasing the ideals of landscape painting during this time. The scene is likely a fictionalized version of the countryside, capturing the picturesque ideal of the landscape. The artwork is now housed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.