River with Arched Bridge and Boat n.d.

This pen and wash drawing by Dutch artist Herman van Swanevelt depicts a bucolic scene with an arched bridge spanning a river. The bridge, adorned with classical ornamentation, is a focal point, emphasizing the architectural influence on van Swanevelt's art. The drawing, housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrates the artist's masterful use of light and shade to create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, typical of the Italianate landscape tradition.