Man on a Small Wooden Bridge
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man on a Small Wooden Bridge is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet forest scene with a small wooden bridge in the center. A lone figure stands on the bridge, looking out over the water. Tall trees surround the bridge, and a small building with a pointed roof sits in the background. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like the bark on trees or the ripples in the water. This kind of detailed linework is common in etchings. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
