Landschap met dorp in een bergdal langs een rivier met brug 1833 - 1879

"Landschap met dorp in een bergdal langs een rivier met brug" (Landscape with Village in a Mountain Valley Along a River with Bridge) is an etching by Dutch artist Auguste Numans, dating from 1833 to 1879. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of a village nestled within a mountainous valley. A stone bridge spans a rushing river in the foreground, while the village, complete with a church spire, is visible in the distance. The composition showcases the artist’s skill in depicting the intricacies of natural landscapes, emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of the surrounding environment. Numans’s etching is a testament to his talent for capturing the essence of the countryside through meticulous detail and a harmonious use of light and shadow.