Large Rock

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image features an elevated perspective of a landscape. The horizon is high, marked by a line of trees in the background. The style uses fine lines for texture and depth, capturing rocks, foliage, and figures. The monochromatic palette emphasizes light and shadow. A large rock formation is on the left with a figure beside it. In the distance, a river winds through a cluster of small figures and trees under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 18, State iv/iv

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

Q65564772

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