A Road Bordered by Trees, a City in the Background c. 1622 - 1625

"A Road Bordered by Trees, a City in the Background" is a landscape etching by Hercules Segers, created between 1622 and 1625. It depicts a road winding through a forest towards a city in the distance, with a sense of depth and atmosphere created by the use of light and shadow. This work is characteristic of Segers' style, which is known for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro and its focus on nature's grandeur. This etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Segers' innovative approach to landscape art, which paved the way for later artists such as Rembrandt.