The Large Tree

Jan Both

Associated Names
Jan Both

Artist, Dutch, 1615/1618 - 1652

The image shows a landscape with a high horizon, revealing distant mountains and hills. Tall trees are centrally located, with detailed brushstrokes creating texture in foliage and rocks. The color scheme is monochromatic using blacks, whites, and grays. A path with figures and a horse is prominent, while a river is visible on the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.21

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 3, State vi/vi

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65571184

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