Landschap met een man knielend voor een Kruis 1670

"Landschap met een man knielend voor een Kruis" (Landscape with a man kneeling before a Cross) is an etching by Dutch artist Paul van (II) Somer, dated 1670. This artwork depicts a serene landscape with a man kneeling in prayer before a crucifix, surrounded by trees and a small stream. The scene is framed by a towering pillar on the right, suggesting a grand architectural setting. Somer's meticulous detail in the foliage and distant cityscape contributes to the tranquil ambiance of this piece, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch landscape art. This print is currently in the Rijksmuseum collection and is a testament to Somer's mastery of etching and his interest in depicting contemplative moments in nature.