Bos langs een vaart
Simon de Vlieger
1610 - 1653
Medium
etching
Dimensions
136; 158
About this artwork
ets en droge naald
Art Historical Context
**Bos langs een vaart** by Simon de Vlieger invites visitors into the tranquil world of 17th-century Dutch landscapes. Created during the artist's active years (c. 1610–1653), this etching depicts a dense forest lining a calm waterway, evoking the flat, watery terrain of the Netherlands. De Vlieger, a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age, was renowned for his marine and pastoral scenes, blending meticulous observation with atmospheric depth. This small-scale work (136 × 158 mm) exemplifies the era's fascination with everyday natural beauty amid Holland's booming trade and reclamation of la...