Landschap met watermolen en een grazende geit aan een touw c. 1825

Pieter de Goeje created this landscape with a watermill and grazing goat in a small drawing. The composition is arranged as a series of contrasts. Notice the meticulous detail given to the surfaces: the rough texture of the mill's walls versus the soft foliage of the trees. These textural variations create a visual tension, drawing our eye across the scene. De Goeje plays with the opposition of natural and man-made forms. The organic, flowing shapes of the landscape contrast with the strict geometry of the buildings. This juxtaposition highlights the interplay between nature and human intervention, a common theme in landscape art. Look closely at how the artist uses line and shading to create depth and volume. These elements shape our perception and understanding of the scene. This drawing is not just a visual record; it’s an exploration of form, texture, and the structured relationships between elements within the landscape.