Herdershut tussen bomen 1619 - 1690

This black and white drawing, titled "Herdershut tussen bomen" (Shepherd's Hut Between Trees), is a work by Dutch artist Anthonie Waterloo. The drawing features a simple thatched hut nestled amongst the branches of a large tree, with a path leading to it from the left. The scene, likely created between 1619 and 1690, highlights Waterloo's fascination with the Dutch landscape, a popular subject during the Golden Age of Dutch art. The detail of the foliage and the overall sense of calm evoke the beauty of the natural world. This small-scale drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Waterloo's refined and meticulous style, capturing a moment of tranquil solitude in the heart of nature.