Gezicht op een vijver 1636 - 1687

jacobesselens

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

Jacob Esselens's "Gezicht op een vijver" is a landscape etching depicting a serene pond surrounded by lush greenery. Dating back to the 17th century, the artwork showcases the artist's keen observation of nature, captured in delicate lines and subtle shading. The composition, featuring figures relaxing by the water's edge, invites viewers to contemplate the tranquility of the scene. Esselens's work, characterized by his meticulous rendering of detail and evocative use of light, is a testament to the enduring beauty of the natural world.