Landscape with Steep Cliffs c. 1622 - 1625

"Landscape with Steep Cliffs" is a drawing by Dutch artist Hercules Segers, created around 1622-1625. It depicts a dramatic landscape with a towering cliff face dominating the composition, emphasizing the artist's fascination with rugged and sublime natural forms. Segers, known for his innovative printmaking techniques, employed a textured surface and subtle tonal variations in this drawing, enhancing the sense of depth and mystery within the scene. The artwork, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Segers' unique vision and his exploration of the power and beauty of the natural world.