Gezicht in een dorp met huizen met vakwerk 1742 - 1784

This watercolor drawing by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, titled "Gezicht in een dorp met huizen met vakwerk" (View of a village with half-timbered houses), depicts a quiet street in a small Dutch village. Spilman, known for his detailed depictions of rural life, captures the charming simplicity of the scene with its humble houses, cobblestone street, and distant hills. The half-timbered houses, a common feature in Dutch architecture, are rendered with careful detail, showcasing Spilman's skill in capturing the intricacies of the built environment. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the everyday life of a 18th-century Dutch village.