Church on a Hill
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Church on a Hill is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet hillside with a church perched on top. The church has a tall steeple and simple walls, standing out against the sky. Below it, trees and bushes cover the rocky slopes, and a winding path leads up the hill. The artist used fine lines to show texture—like the rough bark of trees or the smoothness of the church walls. This kind of detailed linework is key in *etching*. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Everdingen created these sharp, precise prints.
