Gezicht op Dordrecht vanaf het water 1647

This 1647 drawing by Jan van Goyen titled “Gezicht op Dordrecht vanaf het water” is a detailed yet delicate depiction of the Dutch city of Dordrecht, viewed from the water. Known for his mastery of atmospheric perspective, van Goyen creates a sense of distance and depth through his subtle washes of grey and light blue, highlighting the city's skyline with its prominent church tower and windmill. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of van Goyen's focus on capturing the unique character of Dutch landscapes, contributing to the development of Dutch landscape painting.