Italiaanse villa aan het water 1816 - 1830

"Italiaanse villa aan het water" is a pencil drawing created by Jean Vasserot between 1816 and 1830, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artwork depicts a picturesque Italian villa situated on the edge of a tranquil body of water, framed by lush foliage. The detailed rendering of the architecture, the serene landscape, and the solitary figure in the foreground create a sense of tranquility and evoke a romanticized vision of Italian life. The drawing is a fine example of Vasserot's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world and the architectural grandeur of Italy.