Wilg in een winterlandschap 1940

"Wilg in een winterlandschap" (Willow in a winter landscape), a 1940 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout, depicts a lone willow tree in a snowy landscape. The bare branches of the willow reach up towards a cloudy sky, while the ground below is covered in a blanket of white. The etching is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artwork is a fine example of Schelfhout's work, known for his evocative depictions of Dutch landscapes. The simplicity of the composition and the use of delicate lines create a sense of tranquility and solitude. The viewer is invited to contemplate the beauty of the natural world in the midst of winter.