Heuvellandschap met gezicht op een stad 1655 - 1688

"Heuvellandschap met gezicht op een stad" (Hill landscape with a view of a city) is an etching by Dutch artist Govert van der Leeuw, created between 1655 and 1688. The print depicts a picturesque landscape with a cityscape in the background, featuring a prominent tower and a series of buildings. The foreground includes a figure seated on a hill, alongside some sheep and a goat. Van der Leeuw, born in 1645 and tragically dying in 1688, was a renowned Dutch artist known for his detailed etchings and captivating landscapes. This small-scale etching, measuring 109mm by 138mm, showcases Van der Leeuw's mastery of perspective and meticulous linework, capturing the beauty of the natural world in intricate detail.