Reizigers in een landschap 1656

"Reizigers in een landschap" (Travelers in a Landscape) is an etching by Stefano della Bella, created in 1656. This small, circular print depicts a pastoral scene with figures resting under a large tree in a wooded landscape. The scene's composition is dominated by the tree, its branches reaching out to encompass the viewer. In the distance, a small village is visible, suggesting a sense of tranquility and peace. The print is an excellent example of della Bella's mastery of the etching technique, as the details of the trees, figures, and landscape are rendered with great precision and depth. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the art of the Baroque era and the appreciation of nature in 17th century Europe.