Boerderij met trapgevel aan de rand van een bos 1636 - 1687

Jacob Esselens's "Boerderij met trapgevel aan de rand van een bos" (1636-1687) is a pen and ink drawing depicting a farmhouse on the edge of a forest. The artist, known for his detailed landscapes, expertly uses hatching to create depth and texture in the trees and the sloping terrain. The drawing highlights a simple, rural scene, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age art, where the artist's attention to detail elevates the everyday to a level of artistic appreciation.