1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Straw Hut Seen from Behind is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a small hut tucked into a wooded hillside, surrounded by trees and rolling land. The artist used only black and white to show texture—rough bark on trees, thatched walls, and winding paths. A lone figure walks near the hut, adding a sense of quiet scale. The artist focused on how light and shadow shape the scene, making the hut and trees look almost three-dimensional. This style fits a time when artists played with depth and realism. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
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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