Landschap met watermolen 1613 - 1695

This etching, "Landschap met watermolen" (Landscape with Water Mill), by Nicolas Perelle, depicts a picturesque scene of a water mill nestled among trees and a flowing stream. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and the realistic depiction of the mill and its surroundings make this a quintessential example of 17th-century Dutch landscape art. The composition showcases the serene beauty of nature, highlighting the harmony between man and his environment. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of the Golden Age of Dutch art.