Landschappen met water en boten c. 1841 - 1865

"Landschappen met water en boten" (Landscapes with water and boats), a pencil sketch by Petrus Johannes Schotel, captures the essence of Dutch landscape art. Dating from c. 1841-1865, the sketch depicts a serene scene of a body of water with boats and distant hills. Schotel's work often focused on the simple beauty of his surroundings, using delicate lines to create a sense of tranquility and naturalism. This piece, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Schotel's skill in conveying atmospheric depth and the quiet beauty of Dutch nature.