Landschap met vrouwen die kleding wassen aan de waterkant 1758

This etching, “Landschap met vrouwen die kleding wassen aan de waterkant,” created in 1758 by Cornelius Heinrich Hemerich, depicts a picturesque rural scene. The oval-shaped composition features a river, a small bridge, and a cluster of houses amidst verdant trees. The focal point is a group of women washing clothes by the water's edge, their figures rendered with a gentle delicacy. The scene is imbued with a sense of tranquility, typical of 18th-century Dutch landscape art. The etching is held in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artist's keen observation of everyday life and his skill in translating it into an artistic medium.