Landscape with a farm building and the 'house with the tower' c. 1650

This etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, dating from around 1650, depicts a rural landscape with a farm building and a “house with a tower” in the distance. The scene is rendered with a loose and expressive style, characteristic of Rembrandt’s later etchings. The artist’s masterful use of light and shadow, and the intricate details of the foliage, create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The work is a fine example of Rembrandt’s exploration of landscape motifs, which was a departure from his more traditional portraiture.