Landschap met rechts een rivier 1653 - 1665

Ignatius van der Stock’s “Landschap met rechts een rivier” is a landscape etching that depicts a verdant forest with a prominent, thick-trunked tree in the foreground. The artist captures the essence of the natural world, showcasing the intricacies of foliage and the play of light and shadow. The work, created between 1653 and 1665, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age’s interest in naturalistic depictions. While the title suggests a river on the right, the viewer is drawn towards the dense foliage and the sense of peaceful seclusion it evokes. This etching, a small yet detailed composition, showcases the precision and skill of the artist in rendering a serene and picturesque scene.