Gezicht op een stad aan het water 1696

Hendrick van Beaumont's "Gezicht op een stad aan het water" (1696) is a watercolor depicting a cityscape viewed from the water. The artist's use of muted tones creates a sense of tranquility and evokes the calmness of a riverfront town. The composition centers around the boats docked along the shore, hinting at the importance of waterways in the town's life. The artist's subtle brushstrokes capture the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. This detailed, yet delicate depiction of daily life in a Dutch town exemplifies the genre of Dutch landscape painting.