Two Men Seated at the Foot of a High Rock

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image shows a landscape with large rock formations, distant peaks, scattered structures or animals, and light clouds in the sky. The style is detailed etching with intricate lines defining rocks, trees, and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black ink. Two seated figures are visible under a rocky outcrop near the foreground, adding scale and human presence. The composition is balanced with a tree on the left and rock formations on the right, creating a harmonious depiction of nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.105

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, no. 54, State iii/iii


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

Q65564932

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