Man loopt over brug in dorp 1828 - 1830

This 1828-1830 lithograph by Marinus Adrianus van Straten depicts a man walking across a bridge in a village. The detailed depiction of the Dutch village, with its characteristic buildings and canal, showcases van Straten's ability to capture the beauty of his surroundings. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of 19th-century Dutch Romanticism and provides a glimpse into the everyday life of a rural village in the Netherlands. "Man loopt over brug in dorp" is an important work in van Straten's oeuvre, highlighting his talent for rendering the picturesque and the idyllic.