Landschap met twee muilezels voor de Rocca Aquatico bij Ancona 1644 - 1652

"Landschap met twee muilezels voor de Rocca Aquatico bij Ancona" (Landscape with Two Mules before the Rocca Aquatica near Ancona) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Both, created between 1644 and 1652. The artwork depicts a picturesque Italian landscape, with a winding path leading towards the Rocca Aquatica, a fortress near Ancona, Italy. Two mules are depicted in the foreground, their presence suggesting the busy and practical nature of life in the region. Both's meticulous depiction of the Italian countryside highlights the influence of Italian art on the Dutch artist. This etching is a testament to Both's mastery of tonal values and atmospheric effects. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.