1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Goats at the River is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a quiet river scene with three goats drinking at the water’s edge. Behind them, a small wooden house sits on a hillside, surrounded by trees and bushes. The sky is lightly etched with wispy clouds, and the whole scene has a soft, dreamy look. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and house look solid while keeping the sky airy. This was a common way to show nature in the 1600s. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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