Landschap met valkeniers en veehoeder 1596 - 1653

This landscape drawing by Flemish artist Jan Wildens, titled *Landschap met valkeniers en veehoeder* (Landscape with Falconers and a Cattle Herder), showcases his mastery of depicting the natural world. The drawing features a sweeping vista of rolling hills and fields, punctuated by a line of trees and figures in the foreground. The composition highlights the activity of falconers and a cattle herder, their figures dwarfed by the vast landscape. Wildens' use of pen and ink, along with washes of watercolor, creates a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. His meticulous attention to detail in rendering the flora, fauna, and human figures evokes a sense of tranquility and rural life.