Landschap met boerderij 1750 - 1803

"Landschap met boerderij" (Landscape with Farmhouse) is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Volpato, created between 1750 and 1803. The artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a picturesque Italian countryside scene. A farmhouse with a waterwheel is nestled in the foreground, while a winding path leads to a group of figures in the middle ground. In the distance, a town spreads out on the horizon under a hazy sky. Volpato's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in this serene landscape, making it an excellent example of the picturesque style popular in the 18th century.