Gezicht op een groep huizen omsloten door hoge bomen 1619 - 1690

Anthonie Waterloo created this drawing of a group of houses enclosed by tall trees using pen and brown ink with gray wash. The scene presents a study in contrasts between organic and architectural forms. Notice how the soft, irregular shapes of the trees and foliage frame the rigid geometry of the buildings. The texture is achieved through layered washes and fine pen lines that create depth and shadow, emphasizing the play of light across the surfaces. Waterloo balances the composition by distributing the visual weight evenly, allowing the viewer's eye to move fluidly between the natural and man-made elements. The artist seems less interested in topographical accuracy and more so in capturing the atmospheric qualities of the landscape. This manipulation of form and light serves not just an aesthetic purpose, but also reflects a deeper engagement with the artistic conventions of landscape drawing during this period.