Boulder in the Woods

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The view is from a lower angle, focusing on a large tree canopy dominating the left side of the composition. The background shows a dense forest with tall trees reaching up to the sky. The image is created with detailed lines, hatching, and cross-hatching for texture and depth. It has a monochromatic color palette of black and white, accentuating the details of the foliage and terrain. The scene fades into the distance with the sky partly obscured by leafy branches overhead.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65067266

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