Boerderij te Eext, Drenthe 1755 - 1818

Egbert van Drielst's "Boerderij te Eext, Drenthe" is a watercolor painting depicting a rural farmhouse in the Drenthe region of the Netherlands, located at the Rijksmuseum. Completed between 1755 and 1818, the artwork showcases the artist's talent for capturing the simple beauty of Dutch countryside life. The painting features a modest thatched-roof farmhouse nestled amidst verdant trees, showcasing Van Drielst's precise detail and delicate brushstrokes. This painting is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's interest in landscape painting, a genre that emphasized the beauty of everyday scenes.