A Thick Forest
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Thick Forest is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, depicting hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark, tangled forest with thick trees and tangled branches. The shadows feel deep and real, like you could step into the scene. Light barely touches the ground, making it look spooky but quiet. It’s an etching mixed with engraving, a process where lines are cut into metal then inked. This combo gives the image sharp details and soft shadows at the same time. The method was tricky back then—artists had to carve carefully to get effects like this. See how the trees feel alive? Look up another print by Allart van Everdingen.
