1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ruined Cottage, Surrounded by Water is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a lonely, half-collapsed house on a small island. The roof is missing, and the walls lean crookedly. A few trees and bushes cling to the edges, while the water around it looks rough and wild. The sky is full of wavy lines, like wind or rain is blowing through. The artist used sharp lines to show how the water and wind wear down the cottage. The scene feels quiet but also a little scary, like nature is slowly taking over. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists carve images into metal.
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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