1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seascape with Three Figures to the Right is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet water scene with a few boats floating near the shore. On the right, three small figures stand by a rocky shore, one holding a stick. Trees and hills frame the background, while the sky has soft, wispy clouds. The lines are delicate but detailed, capturing light and movement in the water. The artist used a technique that scratches into metal plates to create the image. This lets ink fill the grooves, making the lines pop against the light background. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
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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