River Landscape with a Distant Bridge

Dutch Golden Age, c.1627–1629

The image shows a sketch drawn from a straight-on perspective, depicting a rustic and serene scene. A simple wooden structure is to the left, with a copse of trees framing the area. Loose, casual brushstrokes create texture and depth, with a high horizon line and monochromatic color palette of grayscale tones. Other rural elements are suggested in the distance.
Artist
Dutch Golden Age
Date
c.1627–1629
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
Overall (approximate): 11.5 × 22.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a sketch drawn from a straight-on perspective, depicting a rustic and serene scene. A simple wooden structure is to the left, with a copse of trees framing the area. Loose, casual brushstrokes create texture and depth, with a high horizon line and monochromatic color palette of grayscale tones. Other rural elements are suggested in the distance.

Dutch Golden Age