Zaandijk 1910

"Zaandijk" is a 1910 etching by Scottish artist James McBey (1883-1959), depicting a Dutch windmill on a canal with tall reeds in the foreground and a lone woman standing on a bridge in the middle ground. The composition is simple, but the use of light and shadow is masterful, creating a sense of atmosphere and depth. McBey was a renowned etcher, known for his masterful use of the medium to capture atmospheric landscapes and scenes of everyday life. This work is typical of his style, and is considered to be one of his finest etchings.