Landschap met kerk en links een kluizenaar op de brug 1744

"Landschap met kerk en links een kluizenaar op de brug" (Landscape with Church and a Hermit on the Bridge to the Left) is an etching created in 1744 by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. The etching showcases a picturesque landscape with a church nestled amongst trees, a bridge, and a solitary figure on the bridge, which may represent a hermit. Dietrich's precise etching technique creates a detailed and serene portrayal of the natural world. This artwork exemplifies the 18th-century Dutch tradition of landscape etching, and its delicate lines and atmospheric composition reflect the influence of artists like Rembrandt and Jacob van Ruisdael. The artwork is currently located at the Rijksmuseum.