Gezicht op een brug over een gracht after 1856

"Gezicht op een brug over een gracht" (View of a Bridge over a Canal) is an etching by Dutch artist Joseph Hartogensis (1822-1865), created after 1856. This artwork depicts a serene canal scene in a Dutch town, with a bridge crossing a narrow canal, houses lining the banks, and figures going about their daily lives. The detailed, yet minimalist style of the etching, with its emphasis on lines and shadows, captures the essence of the scene, highlighting the architectural features and the tranquility of the water. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Hartogensis' talent in capturing the everyday life of the Dutch people.