Het dorp Blaricum 1758 - 1815

Het dorp Blaricum, or the village of Blaricum, was made by Nicolaas Wicart using pen in gray ink and brush in gray and brown. The village and surrounding landscape are rendered in delicate washes of gray and brown ink. The artist skillfully uses hatching and stippling to build up the forms of the trees, buildings, and figures. The choice of ink, along with the precision and control of the artist's hand, gives the drawing a sense of refinement and detail. This is a way of seeing a landscape with a picturesque sensibility. There is a feeling of rural work happening in the background. The fence indicates land ownership, and figures along the track denote a sense of scale, rather than activity. By considering the materials and making of this drawing, we can see how it reflects the social and cultural values of its time. The drawing gives us insights into the relationship between art, craft, and everyday life.