Huizen bij de stadsmuur van Kleve 1650 - 1651

"Huizen bij de stadsmuur van Kleve" (Houses by the City Wall of Kleve), is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Goyen, created around 1650-1651. It depicts a simple, yet expressive, view of a few buildings located near the city walls of Kleve. The artwork's loose, sketchy lines emphasize the artist's focus on capturing the essence of the scene, rather than precise details. This drawing showcases van Goyen's mastery of depicting architecture and its integration within the natural environment, a hallmark of his artistic style. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.