Hamlet on Mountainous Ground

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a rural scene with small buildings, a path, trees, and a church spire in the distance. The etching technique is used to depict detailed textures and shading. Two figures are standing near a path, while a wooden structure is on the right. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrasts of dark and light. Clouds fill the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.36

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 19, State i/iv

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

Q65564773

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