Gezicht op Aerdenhout 1732

This delicate pencil sketch, titled "Gezicht op Aerdenhout," is a drawing from 1732 by Dutch artist Abraham de (II) Haen. The artwork depicts a view of Aerdenhout, a village near Haarlem. The sketch features a simple and elegant composition, with a line of trees obscuring a building in the distance, creating a sense of depth and perspective. This drawing is a testament to Haen's skill as a draftsman and his interest in capturing the beauty of his surroundings. The sketch is housed in the Rijksmuseum, where it is a valuable example of 18th-century Dutch landscape drawing.