Landschap met een kluizenaar 1637 - 1686

"Landschap met een kluizenaar" (Landscape with a Hermit) is a print by Louis Cossin, created between 1637 and 1686. The artwork, currently in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a hermit kneeling in prayer amidst a lush landscape, with a large tree providing shade. The use of detailed lines and shading in the etching creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the hermit's solitude and devotion in the natural setting. Cossin, known for his landscape prints, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in the hermit's life, showcasing the artist's ability to portray both the beauty of nature and the human connection to it.