A Wooden Bridge Leading to a House Built above a River c. 1603

This drawing by Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen depicts a wooden bridge leading to a house built on stilts above a river, likely a watermill. Created around 1603, this pen and ink drawing showcases Vianen's talent for capturing the details of Dutch landscapes, a style that would influence generations of artists. The artwork's emphasis on architectural forms, combined with the serene river scene, suggests a focus on the relationship between human construction and the natural world. This piece is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a valuable example of the Dutch Golden Age's artistic output.