Struikrovers wachtend in een hinderlaag 1627

"Struikrovers wachtend in een hinderlaag" (Bushwhackers waiting in ambush) is a 1627 drawing by Esaias van de Velde, a prominent Dutch artist known for his landscape and genre scenes. The artwork depicts a group of men, some on horseback, hiding amongst trees while observing a figure in the distance, suggesting a scene of intrigue. This drawing demonstrates Van de Velde's keen observation of nature and the human condition, capturing the drama of the moment through subtle details and masterful use of light and shadow. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this 194 x 295 mm drawing exemplifies Van de Velde's talent for capturing the atmosphere of the Dutch countryside.