Italianiserend landschap met geiten bij een rivier 1652 - 1659

"Italianiserend landschap met geiten bij een rivier," a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Karel du Jardin, depicts a pastoral scene framed by two trees. The use of etching technique creates a delicate and detailed depiction of the landscape, with emphasis on the foliage and the winding river. The goats in the foreground and the rocky hills in the background create a sense of depth and distance, characteristic of Italianate landscapes. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases du Jardin's mastery of landscape composition and his ability to capture the beauty of nature through a meticulous and refined style.