The Two Great Trees

c.1700-1725

Joachim Franz Beich

Associated Names
Joachim Franz Beich

Artist, German, 1665 - 1748

The image shows a landscape with a large, twisting tree in the foreground. Two small figures are seated on the right, engaged in an interaction. In the background, there are distant trees partially covered by clouds in the sky. The artwork features detailed etched lines, focusing on the figures and trees. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray, black, and white. The landscape recedes into undulating hills leading towards the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    mount: 37 x 28.4 cm (14 9/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
    plate: 17.6 x 15 cm (6 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 17.7 x 15 cm (6 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.102.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Andresen no. 11, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    Landscapes in the Manner of Poussin

Associated Artworks

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The image features a landscape with a city nestled in hills, seen from an elevated viewpoint. Mountains, clouds, a pathway leading to an archway with figures, vegetation, and city structures are depicted using detailed etching techniques. The cityscape shows buildings and walls on different elevations under a cloudy sky, with a monochromatic color scheme creating depth and texture through shading.

Two Shepherds beside a Pedestal

Joachim Franz Beich

1700

The image displays a large, rectangular expanse of solid blue with a subtle texture. In the upper left corner, the word "Beich" is inscribed in a classic, cursive script style. The overall presentation resembles a minimalist book or notebook cover, with the plain blue field covering most of the image.

Landscapes in the Manner of Poussin

Joachim Franz Beich

1700

The image shows a landscape with a path, foliage, animals, a person, clouds, a village, trees, mountains, and a sky, all depicted using an etching technique with fine lines and cross-hatching in shades of gray.

Shepherd with Cow and Two Sheep

Joachim Franz Beich

1700

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Johann Nepomuk Seiler, Munich (1793 - 1876) (not in Lugt). (sale, Karl & Faber, 28 May 2009, no. 14 ); (C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1864

  • Andresen, Andreas. _Der deutsche Peintre-Graveur, oder die deutschen Maler als Kupferstecher nach ihrem Leben und ihren Werken, von dem letzten Drittel des 16. Jahrhunderts bis zum Schluss des 18. Jahrhunderts, und in Anschluss an Bartsch's Peintre-Grave: 11, ii/ii

Wikidata ID

Q76554906

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