Gezicht op het dorp Leeuwergem 1790

"Gezicht op het dorp Leeuwergem" (View of the Village of Leeuwergem) is an etching by Jacques André Joseph Trachez, created in 1790. This small-scale artwork, measuring just 74 mm by 87 mm, depicts a rural scene featuring a village with a few buildings and a tree in the foreground. The etching captures a tranquil moment, with a few birds in flight overhead and two figures walking in the distance. The artist’s meticulous detail creates a realistic and intimate portrayal of village life in the late 18th century. This etching provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of people in Leeuwergem, a small village in Belgium, during this period.