The Tree with a Double Trunk

Herman van Swanevelt

Associated Names
Herman van Swanevelt

Artist, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655

The image is captured from a slightly elevated viewpoint, providing an encompassing perspective of the landscape. The horizon is placed low, allowing the viewer's gaze to wander into the distance where sparse trees and a spire-like structure are visible. The artwork features intricate and expressive etching with fine lines creating detailed textures, particularly in the foliage of the trees closest to us. Cross-hatching and stippling add depth and shadow to the scene, enhancing the dimensionality of the landscape. The monochromatic palette, primarily black on a beige canvas, imparts a classic quality to the image, focusing on light and shadow. In the scene, two small human figures are noticeable, one closer to the trees and another along the path.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.32.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 78, State only


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.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65569345

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