Mill below a Waterfall

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a pastoral scene with trees, buildings, rocky terrain, water, and a watermill. The landscape is captured in a detailed etching style with fine brushstrokes and cross-hatching, creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark ink lines on a lighter background emphasizing light and shadow. Closest to the viewer are rocky terrain and a watermill, surrounded by trees. Further away, small cottages are nestled among trees and lush vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.141

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 78, State i/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

Q65565012

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