Landschap met paardenkoets c. 1676 - 1697

"Landschap met paardenkoets" (Landscape with Horse-Drawn Carriage) is an etching by Dutch artist Willem Swidde, dating from around 1676-1697. The artwork depicts a serene landscape with a winding road leading to a distant hill. A group of figures can be seen walking beside a horse-drawn carriage on the path. The foreground features a lush thicket of trees, while the background is dominated by a rolling landscape with a small stream. Swidde's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of his style. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the beauty of the natural world.