Gezicht op Steenwijk Possibly 1732 - 1737

"Gezicht op Steenwijk" is a pencil drawing by Abraham de (II) Haen, dating to between 1732 and 1737, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a panoramic view of the Dutch town of Steenwijk, with a prominent church tower and windmills in the distance. It likely served as a preparatory sketch for a larger work, illustrating the artist's interest in capturing the details of his surroundings. De Haen's drawing is a notable example of 18th-century Dutch landscape art, showcasing the delicate precision and subtle shading characteristic of his style.