Rocky Landscape with a Man Walking to the Right, First Version c. 1625 - 1630

This etching by Hercules Segers, "Rocky Landscape with a Man Walking to the Right, First Version" (c. 1625-1630), showcases the artist's distinctive approach to landscape. Segers was known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and mystery in his compositions. In this piece, the viewer is drawn into a rugged, almost otherworldly terrain, with jagged rocks and twisted trees. The lone figure, a small speck against the vast landscape, reinforces the sense of solitude and the sublime. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Segers's pioneering role in the development of landscape art.