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The Millstone, by Allart van Everdingen, 1656

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Overview

The Millstone is a 1656 by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Allart van Everdingen
When & what style?
1656 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a landscape with a large millstone in the foreground. It's set in a natural scene with trees and a body of water. The millstone is the main focus of the painting. The painting's details are interesting, with the artist paying close attention to the texture of the stone and the surrounding environment. To learn more about similar landscapes, check out the subject: netherlands.

About the artist

Portrait of Allart van Everdingen
Artist

Allart van Everdingen

Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.

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