Rivierlandschap met gezicht op een stad c. 1703 - 1754

This etching by Gerard Melder, titled "Rivierlandschap met gezicht op een stad," depicts a picturesque river landscape with a city in the distance. The detailed composition, created between 1703 and 1754, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the natural world, with its rolling hills, winding river, and lush foliage. The city, nestled between hills, is a testament to the power and beauty of urban development. The etched lines create a delicate interplay of light and shadow, giving the piece a sense of depth and realism.