Riviergezicht bij nacht 1766

"Riviergezicht bij nacht" (River View at Night), created in 1766 by Dutch artist Caspar Jacobsz. Philips, depicts a serene nighttime scene with a moonlit sky. The etching portrays a river, silhouetted by a dark structure, with a small boat sailing across the water. The use of light and shadow creates a dramatic, yet tranquil mood, a characteristic of Philips’s work. This small etching is a prime example of the artist’s talent for capturing atmospheric effects. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum.