Large Rock Projecting from a River

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated angle looking down at a valley. A range of hills or mountains spans the upper portion of the scene. Among rocky terrain and lush trees, buildings are visible, with one structure partially shown on the left. The art style is etching, with detailed textures created by precise lines in vegetation and rocks. Clouds in the sky are depicted with tumultuous forms, and the overall color scheme is monochrome with various shades of gray. A few birds are drawn in the sky, contributing to the sense of depth and movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.65

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 34, State i/ii


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

Q65564843

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