Strand met twee dames c. 1734 - 1801

"Strand met twee dames" (Beach with Two Ladies) is a drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, dated c. 1734-1801. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two women standing on a beach, pointing towards a ship on the water. In the background, a small town is visible on a hillside. The drawing is a fine example of Buys's skill in capturing the beauty of the Dutch landscape. This detailed depiction of the coastal scene is a hallmark of 18th century Dutch landscape drawing. The drawing's small dimensions, measuring 144 mm in height by 87 mm in width, suggest it may have been a study or personal sketch.