Gezicht op Ouderkerk aan de Amstel by Hermanus Petrus Schouten

Gezicht op Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 1762 - 1822

pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This etching, "Gezicht op Ouderkerk aan de Amstel," by Dutch artist Hermanus Petrus Schouten, depicts a picturesque view of the village of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Dated between 1762 and 1822, the artwork showcases the church and its surrounding landscape. Schouten's detailed depiction of the village and its river emphasizes the charm of Dutch countryside life. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's artistic fascination with capturing the beauty of their nation's scenery and everyday life.