Rivierlandschap met een kasteel 1595 - 1646

This anonymous etching, titled "Rivierlandschap met een kasteel" (River Landscape with a Castle), dates from 1595 - 1646 and is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a serene river winding through a picturesque landscape, with a castle perched on a cliff in the distance. The artist employs a range of lines and hatching to create a sense of depth and realism. The foreground features a winding path leading through a grove of trees, while the distant hills and the sky are filled with clouds, providing a sense of tranquility and grandeur. This print exemplifies the 17th-century Dutch fascination with landscape painting, showcasing the beauty of the natural world.