Landschap met een huis en een waterput 1605 - 1673

Lucas van Uden created this etching of a landscape with a house and well in the 17th century. The scene is characterized by a small cottage, trees, and figures in the foreground, which then opens up into a landscape, dotted by a town with a church spire in the distance. The detailed etching work brings to life the idyllic nature of the Flemish countryside. During this time, landscape art gained popularity in the Netherlands, reflecting a growing sense of national identity and pride in the local environment. This idyllic depiction could be regarded as a commentary on the simple, rural life, perhaps in contrast to the urban centers that were becoming more prominent during the Dutch Golden Age. To understand such artworks, scholars delve into social histories and period documents, providing context and meaning.