Gezicht op een dorp met een kerk 1834 - 1911

"Gezicht op een dorp met een kerk" (View of a Village with a Church), a pencil sketch by Jozef Israëls, captures a simple yet evocative scene. The composition, dominated by the church tower in the distance and the surrounding houses, creates a sense of the village's peaceful and tranquil character. The artist's loose and gestural lines, typical of his later work, convey a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. This sketch, executed between 1834 and 1911, is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Israëls' keen observation of the Dutch landscape.