The image features a landscape view from within a forested area. A tree trunk curves upward to the left, with branches stretching across the top. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and slender tree trunks leading into the distance. The artwork uses fine line work with cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of brown and sepia. A large rock formation is on the right, depicted with bold lines. Additional foliage adds depth to the scene.
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The image features a landscape view from within a forested area. A tree trunk curves upward to the left, with branches stretching across the top. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and slender tree trunks leading into the distance. The artwork uses fine line work with cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of brown and sepia. A large rock formation is on the right, depicted with bold lines. Additional foliage adds depth to the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Boulder in the Woods

Allart van Everdingen

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.15.159
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • plant
  • Tree
  • Rock
  • Nature
  • Stone

NGA object ID 53755. 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.