Landschap met een pakezel 1653 - 1665

This etching, "Landschap met een pakezel" (Landscape with a Pack-Ass), was created between 1653 and 1665 by the Dutch artist Ignatius van der Stock. The work features a detailed depiction of a wooded landscape, with a winding path leading towards a small village in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a stream running through a dense thicket of reeds, while figures appear along the path, one leading a donkey, creating a sense of depth and perspective. Van der Stock's mastery of etching is evident in the delicate lines and subtle shading that bring this idyllic scene to life. This piece exemplifies the artist's talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world through meticulous detail and a keen eye for light and shadow.