Created on 2024-01-27

The image depicts a rustic countryside scene, captured through the medium of an etching or engraving. In the foreground, a path meanders from the bottom right, leading towards the middle distance. Along this path, a figure walks, accompanied by a small dog. The figure seems to be carrying something on their back with a stick over the shoulder. To the right of the path, small hills roll gently into the horizon, dotted with a sparse collection of trees and a windmill visible in the far distance. Cattle graze peacefully amidst the fields, adding to the bucolic impression. On the extreme right, a prominent gallows looms, with a body hanging from it, contributing a somber note to the otherwise tranquil pastoral scene. The gallows stand adjacent to what appears to be a wagon wheel fixed upon a pole—possibly a breaking wheel, used for torture or as a punitive measure. Above this rural landscape, a vast and cloudy sky stretches across the length of the image, conveying a sense of openness and quietude. The etching features cross-hatching and fine lines to create texture and shading, imparting a detailed and lifelike quality to the scenery. The top left corner of the etching bears an inscription, "E.V.VELDE. fecit. / I. P. Berendrecht. excud.", indicating the artist and the publisher of the print. It seems to be numbered "9" at the top in the center, suggesting it may be part of a series.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image depicts a rural landscape with a river or stream running through the center. In the foreground, there are several people engaged in various activities, such as a person walking along the bank. There are also some animals, such as horses, visible in the scene. The background shows a hilly, wooded area with some buildings or structures in the distance. The overall style of the image appears to be a detailed, black-and-white engraving or etching.