Gezicht op de Zandberg bij Elswout te Bloemendaal 1821 - 1890

"Gezicht op de Zandberg bij Elswout te Bloemendaal" is a landscape drawing by Johannes Warnardus Bilders, a prominent Dutch painter known for his detailed and romantic depictions of nature. Created between 1821 and 1890, the work showcases the Zandberg dunes near Elswout, Bloemendaal. The artist utilizes delicate lines and washes of light grey and brown to capture the hazy atmosphere of the landscape, with the rolling hills, trees and a small stream rendered with a sense of tranquility. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bilders' mastery of capturing the natural world in its subtle beauty.