Zwanen op het water en kasteel op de achtergrond 1807 - 1861

This etching, "Zwanen op het water en kasteel op de achtergrond," depicts a serene Dutch landscape with a picturesque castle in the distance. Created by Cornelis Steffelaar (1795-1861) between 1807 and 1861, the artwork captures the tranquil beauty of a rural setting with a meandering waterway, a group of swans in the foreground, and a village to the left. Steffelaar's meticulous detail and delicate lines evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, highlighting the idyllic nature of the scene.