De pont 1831 - 1888

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

carved into stone

pen-ink sketch

watercolour bleed

mixed medium

watercolor

"De Pont" is an etching by Belgian artist Alexander Schaepkens. The work, created between 1831 and 1888, depicts a group of figures and a cart traversing a landscape. Schaepkens was known for his detailed and atmospheric etchings, capturing the light and shadows of the Dutch countryside. "De Pont" is a fine example of his skill in representing both the natural world and the human presence within it. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.