View near Maastricht
c. 1712 - c. 1713
Medium
pen and grey ink, with grey wash; framing line in brown ink
Dimensions
143; 204
About this artwork
Aankoop met steun van de Vereniging Rembrandt
Art Historical Context
"View near Maastricht" byijn Klotz, around 1712-1713, captures a serene landscape near the Dutch city of Maastricht, a strategic Meuse River hub during the early 18th century. Klotz, a Dutchsman active in the Age tradition, specialized in precise topographical views that documented the Netherlands' evolving terrain amid post-war recovery from conflicts like the War of the Spanish Succession. This intimate sheet (143 × 204 mm) offers visitors a window into everyday rural scenery, blending natural beauty with subtle hints of human activity. Executed in pen and grey ink with grey wash, heightene...