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Landscape with Millstone near a Cask, by Allart van Everdingen, ink, 1650

Landscape with Millstone near a Cask

Allart van Everdingen

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Millstone near a Cask is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Allart van Everdingen
When & what style?
1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching with engraving depicts a serene landscape featuring a millstone near a cask. The scene is set amidst trees and foliage, with a small structure in the background. In the foreground, a figure is seated beside the millstone, while another figure is visible in the distance. The artist's use of etching and engraving techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The level of detail in the foliage and the structure in the background adds to the overall sense of realism. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.

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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