Gezicht te Leiderdorp 1748 - 1771

Jacob Elias La Fargue's "Gezicht te Leiderdorp" (1748-1771) is a detailed pencil drawing depicting a view of the Dutch town of Leiderdorp. The artwork showcases the picturesque canal running through the town, lined with traditional houses and boats. La Fargue's meticulous attention to detail captures the daily life of the town, with figures going about their business on the canal banks and in boats. This drawing exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age tradition of landscape painting, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the Dutch countryside.