Landschap met hooiberg 1786

"Landschap met hooiberg" (Landscape with a Haystack) is a 1786 etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Schwegman, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a simple yet charming scene, with a thatched barn nestled amongst trees and a pair of figures in the foreground. Schwegman's use of delicate lines and shading evokes a sense of peace and tranquility, characteristic of Dutch landscape art of the 18th century. This small-scale work highlights Schwegman's talent for capturing the beauty of rural life in a concise and evocative manner.