Landschaft mit Bach und zwei Hütten im Vordergrund 1773

"Landschaft mit Bach und zwei Hütten im Vordergrund" is a 1773 drawing by German artist Hieronymus Lapis, currently housed in the Städel Museum. The work is an example of a landscape drawing, focusing on a bucolic scene of a meandering stream, two humble cottages, and a lush tree in the foreground. The use of pen and ink creates a delicate detail and a sense of depth in the composition, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky providing a tranquil backdrop. Lapis's depiction of the rural life is a classic example of the pastoral genre, which often evokes a sense of peace and harmony.