Boten op het water 1727 - 1793

"Boten op het water" ("Boats on the Water"), an etching created between 1727 and 1793 by Dutch artist Leendert Brasser, showcases a serene river scene. The composition, held in the Rijksmuseum, features sailboats navigating a calm waterway, with a distant windmill visible on the horizon. The detailed depiction of the boats and the natural elements reflects Brasser's mastery of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of landscape art. This etching captures the tranquility of the Dutch waterways and exemplifies the genre of maritime art.