The Steeple

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a pen and ink drawing of a landscape. The composition includes various elements such as trees, mountains, a church steeple, a church, figures walking on a path, a seated figure, and rolling hills in the distance. The drawing is detailed and utilizes cross-hatching to create texture. The color scheme is monochrome, using black ink on white paper to create contrast and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.145

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 84, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 119 (as The Church in the Valley).

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

Q65565018

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