Figuren op een pad bij een huis c. 1825 - 1829

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Andreas Schelfhout, dated c. 1825-1829, depicts a rural scene with a farmhouse and figures on a path. The artwork showcases Schelfhout's talent for capturing the atmospheric beauty of the Dutch countryside, which became a recurring theme in his later work. The sketch's minimalist style and muted tones create a sense of serenity and stillness, typical of his drawings. "Figuren op een pad bij een huis" is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering viewers a glimpse into the artistic process and vision of one of the Netherlands' most celebrated landscape painters.