The Three Oaks

1649

Jacob van Ruisdael

Associated Names
Jacob van Ruisdael

Artist, Dutch, c. 1628/1629 - 1682

Frans van den Wyngaerde

Publisher, Flemish, 1614 - 1679

The image is an etching of a natural landscape scene. The viewpoint provides an even perspective across the scene, displaying various details. The image shows a dense canopy tree in the center surrounded by smaller trees and shrubs. Fine lines illustrate the texture of bark, leaves, and grass. A fallen branch or log lies on the ground among long grass. In the background, a body of water reflects the surrounding flora. The sky has horizontal lines and wispy clouds, with a small bird in flight. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white for contrast and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7601

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1933

  • A Century of Progress, The Art Institute of Chicago, 1933, no. 64, repro.

  • An Exhibition of Prints from the Collection of Lessing J. Rosenwald, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 1933, no. 119.

1945

  • Prints from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, John Herron Art Institute, Indianapolis, IN, 1945, no. 55.

1959

  • Old Master Prints from the Rosenwald Collection, Brown University, Providence, RI, 1959.

1963

  • Youthful Works by Great Artists, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH, 1963, no. 15, repro.

1966

  • Masters of Etching and Engraving from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, Lakeview Center for the Arts and Sciences, Peoria, IL, 1966, no. 114.

1971

  • A Selection of 17th Century Intaglio Prints from the National Gallery of Art Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1971-1972, no. 35, repro.

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65021305

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