1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Four Figures under a Tree is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows four shadowy figures standing under a thick, tangled tree. The branches spread wide, almost filling the whole image, and the ground is packed with tiny leaves and plants. The figures look like they’re wrapped in long robes, with one person holding what might be a staff or a pole. The artist used a scratchy, textured style—like lines carved into metal—that makes everything look a little rough and dark. This was a way to create depth without smooth colors. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists make prints like this.
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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