Vicarage and Church at Etten 1876

"Vicarage and Church at Etten" is a pencil drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1876. The artwork depicts a simple yet striking landscape of the Dutch countryside, featuring a village church with a tall spire and a vicarage house, set against a backdrop of bare trees. Van Gogh's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, capturing the peaceful ambiance of the scene. This early work showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his budding interest in depicting the natural world. The drawing offers a glimpse into the rural life that inspired van Gogh's artistic journey, highlighting the themes of faith, community, and the beauty of ordinary places that would become central to his later masterpieces.