Landscape with Millstone near a Cask
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Millstone near a Cask is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a quiet, detailed scene of a small stream winding through a wooded area. A large tree stands near the center, its branches heavy with leaves. In the background, a mill with a wheel sits beside the water, and a lone figure walks along a path. The ground is covered in bushes and grass, all drawn with fine, precise lines. The artist used shading to create depth, making the trees and water look solid. This was likely done with an etching needle, pressing lines into a metal plate before printing. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
