Heuvellandschap met varkenshoeder en andere stoffage, een rivier in de verte 1791

"Heuvellandschap met varkenshoeder en andere stoffage, een rivier in de verte" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jacob Cats created in 1791. The artwork depicts a serene countryside scene with a meandering river in the distance. A prominent tree casts shade on the foreground, where a man herding pigs walks along a path, a loaded wagon is parked, and a rider on horseback looks on. The painting is a prime example of Cats's talent for capturing the peaceful beauty of the Dutch landscape. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Cats's use of light and shadow, and its detailed rendering of the landscape and figures, creates a captivating and tranquil atmosphere.