Four Figures under a Tree

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

This is a drawing of a wooded scene with figures gathered around a rock. The image shows individuals in long garments and hats conversing or interacting amidst a grove of trees. The scene includes rich textures and intricate detailing, emphasizing the foliage, tree bark, and ground vegetation. The canopy of leaves overhead provides a sense of enclosure, while the ground is depicted with varied textures to indicate grass and rocky formations. The composition relies on dark ink and cross-hatching techniques to create depth and shadow, giving the drawing a tonal quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 5, State iii/iii


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

Q65564708

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