Firs in the Defile

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image depicts a landscape view from an elevated perspective. The scene includes rocky terrain with dense clusters of trees. Close to us, there are detailed rocks and foliage showing various textures through etching. The horizon features a building on a steep hill or cliff. The etching lines create intricate patterns defining the textures of rocks, trees, and clouds. The monochrome color palette emphasizes contrast and depth. The background shows a sky with low-lying, rounded clouds.

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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

Q65067290

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