Berglandschap met een rivier 1754 - 1791

"Berglandschap met een rivier" (Landscape with a River), a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Jan Hendrik Troost van Groenendoelen, dates to between 1754 and 1791. The composition features a rocky outcropping with a lone tree in the foreground, framing a view of a town and a river in the distance. The delicate lines and hatching create a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of Troost van Groenendoelen's style. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner. The drawing showcases a landscape with a focus on natural details and human activity, indicative of the Dutch Golden Age's enduring interest in the picturesque. The drawing is likely a preparatory study for a larger work or a personal sketch made by the artist to capture the beauty of a particular location.