Waterput bij een huis 18th century

"Waterput bij een huis" is an 18th-century etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Thomas Wijck (1616-1677). This small-scale work, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a detailed, almost architectural, view of a well situated in a courtyard, likely in Rome. The etching showcases Wijck’s mastery of depicting both realistic architectural details and the atmospheric qualities of light and shadow, characteristic of his style. The work provides a glimpse into daily life in a bustling Italian city, where the well served as a vital source of water.