Gezicht op Namen 1784 - 1848

"Gezicht op Namen" (View of Namur) is an etching by Otto Baron Howen, a Dutch artist known for his landscape and architectural drawings. This piece, created between 1784 and 1848, depicts a serene landscape with a row of trees lining a road leading towards the distant city of Namur. Howen's precise and detailed style captures the beauty of the natural world, emphasizing the architectural elements of the city and the surrounding countryside. The etching, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the landscape of 18th-century Belgium and the artistic sensibility of a significant Dutch artist.