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The etching shows a wooded area with a large, old tree dominating the right side. Three figures are walking along a path to the left, carrying items. The image is detailed, with fine cross-hatching creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using black ink on paper.
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The etching shows a wooded area with a large, old tree dominating the right side. Three figures are walking along a path to the left, carrying items. The image is detailed, with fine cross-hatching creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using black ink on paper.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Thick Forest

Allart van Everdingen

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching with engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.15.152
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Landscape
  • Tree
  • Forest
  • Figures

NGA object ID 53748. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.