Landschap met vijver en twee ooievaars 1603 - 1650

"Landschap met vijver en twee ooievaars" is a black and white etching by Matthäus (I) Merian. The print depicts a landscape with a pond and two storks in the foreground. The composition is dominated by a large tree on the left, which casts a shadow over the pond. The etching is characterized by its detailed depiction of nature and its use of light and shade. The calm, tranquil atmosphere of the scene is enhanced by the reflective surface of the pond. The print, currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, is typical of the Dutch Golden Age's focus on landscapes, a genre that reached new heights of realism and detail during this period.