Kerk tussen bomen aan het water 1834 - 1911

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, dated between 1834 and 1911, depicts a serene landscape. The composition features a church tower rising above a line of trees, situated on a hill overlooking a body of water. The foreground is dominated by a calm, reflective water surface, subtly rendered with delicate lines. The artist's use of light and shadow, particularly in the trees and the distant church, adds depth and atmosphere to the scene. This intimate and evocative drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Israëls' talent for capturing the essence of nature in his early works.