Landschap met bomen en in de verte water 1673 - 1740

Jan Vincentsz. van der Vinne created this landscape with trees and water in the distance, using pen in grey ink and grey wash. During the Dutch Golden Age, landscape art became a powerful form of national expression and a reflection of Dutch identity. Van der Vinne, working within this tradition, captured the serene beauty of the Dutch countryside. This small, intimate drawing invites us to consider how landscapes shape our sense of place and belonging. The detailed rendering of the trees and the subtle gradations of the grey wash evoke a sense of quiet contemplation, almost as if we are walking through a peaceful forest. However, these idealized landscapes often mask the social and economic realities of the time, like the colonial wealth that funded the Dutch Golden Age. As we appreciate the beauty of this scene, it's also important to reflect on the complex history that underlies it.