Landschap met drie figuren bij een meer 1605 - 1673

Lucas van Uden created this etching, "Landschap met drie figuren bij een meer", during the Dutch Golden Age, a time when the Netherlands was a global leader in trade, science, and art. Interestingly, during this era, landscape art emerged as a distinct genre, reflecting the Dutch Republic's burgeoning sense of national identity and pride in its land. Van Uden, situated within this artistic and cultural milieu, captures an idyllic scene with three figures resting by a lake, integrating the human element harmoniously with the natural world. The etching technique itself, with its fine lines and tonal gradations, speaks to the period's emphasis on detail and realism. There is a sense of intimacy and connection with the land, a sentiment perhaps linked to the economic and social transformations of the time. "Landschap met drie figuren bij een meer" invites us to reflect on our relationship with the environment, and to consider the ways in which landscapes shape and reflect our collective and individual identities.