Landskab med Mølle 1766

This landscape with a mill was engraved in 1766 by Princess Louise of Denmark and Norway. The print presents a serene countryside scene dominated by linear precision. The composition is carefully balanced, with the windmill on the left mirrored by a substantial building on the right, creating a structured yet harmonious visual field. Louise's delicate lines define the forms, from the detailed rendering of the mill's wooden structure to the subtle gradations suggesting the sky. The work evokes the period's fascination with order and clarity, reflecting Enlightenment ideals. This is not merely a representation of nature, but a constructed view, carefully ordered. The controlled lines and clear composition underscore an aesthetic preference for reason and structure. Note how the artist has structured her lines to communicate a perspective on the landscape. The print invites us to consider how Louise saw the world and used art as a medium to express these structures of perception.