Het dorp Twisk 1735 - 1784

"Het dorp Twisk" (1735-1784) is a pen and ink drawing by Hendrik Spilman (1721-1784) depicting a Dutch village with a prominent church building. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Spilman’s meticulous detail in capturing the architectural elements of the village and its surrounding landscape. The scene is dominated by the tall spire of the church, with the remainder of the village, including a canal and fence, situated in the background. This drawing provides a glimpse into the life of a 18th-century Dutch village, capturing the simplicity and serenity of rural life.