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Forest Interior

Flemish 17th century

1610

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Forest Interior is a 1610 ink by Flemish 17th century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Flemish 17th century
When & what style?: 1610 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dense forest with trees and foliage. The artist used simple lines and shading to create depth. This style was common in Flemish art during this time, and it's interesting to see how the artist used it to draw the viewer in. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create shading and texture in their work.