A Village with a Square Tower 1650

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching, *A Village with a Square Tower* (1650), depicts a rural landscape with a tall square tower in the center. The tower dominates the scene and is set against a simple sky, emphasizing its height and the village's humble character. Rembrandt's skill in capturing the details of the village and tower within a small format is evident. The use of hatching and cross-hatching allows him to create a sense of depth and texture, particularly in the thatched roofs and the foliage. The etching is a beautiful example of Rembrandt's mastery of the medium, capturing the essence of a peaceful village scene in an intimate scale.