The image shows a landscape with a large tree dominating the right side, reaching up with intricate branches and leaves. In the distance, hills and a faint structure are visible. Below, several figures are seen along a curving path, with two individuals close to the viewer. The scene is finely detailed with delicate etching strokes, particularly in the foliage and rocks. The color palette is sepia, typical of an etching.
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The image shows a landscape with a large tree dominating the right side, reaching up with intricate branches and leaves. In the distance, hills and a faint structure are visible. Below, several figures are seen along a curving path, with two individuals close to the viewer. The scene is finely detailed with delicate etching strokes, particularly in the foliage and rocks. The color palette is sepia, typical of an etching.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Group of Trees

Herman van Swanevelt

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.32.94
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Landscapes [Hollstein 99-102]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Landscape
  • Tree
  • Rock
  • Figures
  • Writing

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