Man op een pad bij een dorp Possibly 1630 - 1765

"Man op een pad bij een dorp" (Man on a path near a village) is an etching created by the Dutch artist Anthonie Waterloo sometime between 1630 and 1765. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the artist's signature style, characterized by its delicate lines and detailed depiction of the natural world. The composition features a winding path leading towards a small village, framed by two prominent trees and a sky filled with delicate clouds. The use of subtle shading and precise detail create a sense of depth and atmosphere, while the inclusion of a single solitary figure adds a sense of quiet contemplation to the scene.