Boten en een schip op de Schelde 1829

"Boten en een schip op de Schelde" (Boats and a Ship on the Scheldt), an 1829 print by Dutch artist Jan Dam Steuerwald, depicts a tranquil scene of several boats on the river Scheldt. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Steuerwald's skill in capturing the peaceful beauty of the Dutch landscape. The delicate lines and subtle shading evoke the gentle light of the day, creating a sense of calm and tranquility. The composition, with its emphasis on the boats and figures in the foreground, draws the viewer's eye to the scene's central focus.