Landskab med to mænd siddende ved en flod 1615 - 1675

Gaspard Dughet created this landscape with two men sitting by a river using etching techniques. Notice how the circular frame contains a tranquil scene, yet is dynamic through the use of line and form. The composition is structured by the organic shapes of trees and foliage balanced against the smooth curve of the riverbank. Dughet uses etching to create depth, employing varying densities of lines to suggest shadow and light. This technique evokes a sense of space, pulling the viewer's eye towards the distant, delicately rendered architecture. The figures in the foreground are a focal point, their postures suggesting a moment of contemplation within the broader landscape. The overall effect is one of classical harmony, where nature is ordered but not rigidly controlled, reflecting the artistic and philosophical interest in idealized landscapes during this period.