Three Men on a Rock

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a rugged landscape with boulders, rocks, and dense foliage. Two figures are walking along a path in the lower right corner, which winds past jagged rocks. Three figures are perched on an elevated area in the distance. The horizon is unclear, with trees framing the scene on both sides. The etching technique includes detailed lines creating texture, depth, and shadow in the rocky environment. The color palette is dark sepia and beige, giving an antiquated look to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.52

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 28, State ia/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

Q65564816

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