Boot op de Merwede bij Dordrecht 1839

Arie Ketting de Koningh's "Boot op de Merwede bij Dordrecht" is a 19th-century etching depicting a serene scene on the Merwede River near Dordrecht. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of detail in capturing the tranquil Dutch landscape, including a small boat with figures rowing on the water, a village nestled amongst trees, and a picturesque sky with delicate clouds. The etching's delicate lines and tonal variations evoke the calm ambiance of the scene, representing the romanticism of the Dutch Golden Age.