Landschap met koeien bij een rivier met schepen 1766 - 1815

Jacob van Strij's "Landschap met koeien bij een rivier met schepen" (1766-1815) is a watercolor depicting a pastoral scene with a herd of cows drinking from a river. The composition is dominated by a soft, light palette, creating a tranquil and serene atmosphere. In the distance, ships sail along the river, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still scene. The work demonstrates Van Strij's talent for depicting natural landscapes and rural life, a hallmark of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting. This 497mm x 640mm watercolor reflects the artist's mastery of the medium and captures the beauty of a simple moment in the Dutch countryside.