Zuidelijk landschap met poort en toren op rots 1815 - 1867

"Zuidelijk landschap met poort en toren op rots" (Southern Landscape with Gate and Tower on a Rock) is an etching by Dutch artist Willem Matthias Jan van Dielen, created between 1815 and 1867. The print depicts a romantic landscape with a tower, a gate and a bridge in the distance. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the natural elements, such as the trees, hills and water. Van Dielen's work, often inspired by the picturesque movement, showcases a fascination with the beauty of the natural world and its connection with human civilization. This small-scale etching (measuring 99 mm x 122 mm) provides a glimpse into Van Dielen's mastery of etching and his artistic vision.