Landschap met rivier en stad 1743

"Landschap met rivier en stad" (Landscape with River and City) is an etching created in 1743 by Italian artist Davide Antonio Fossati. The artwork depicts a picturesque scene of a river flowing through a city, with several figures in the foreground, including a man riding a horse and people in a boat. Fossati, who was born in 1708 and died in 1791, was known for his detailed and evocative landscapes. The etching’s composition balances the natural beauty of the landscape with the architecture of the city, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing scene. This work demonstrates the enduring appeal of landscape art throughout history.