1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman in a Riverscape Looking towards a Boat is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image shows a woman standing on the riverbank, looking out towards a boat. She is dressed in a long, flowing gown and has a cloak draped over her shoulders. The river stretches out behind her, with trees and hills rising up in the distance. In the foreground, the woman is the main focus, with the river and surrounding landscape fading into the background. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and texture in the image, from the delicate lines of the woman's clothing to the rougher, more expressive strokes of the trees and hills. The artist, Everdingen, Allart van, was a master of the etching technique, and this image showcases his skill and attention to detail.
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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