Who painted Landscape with a Natural Arch?

Landscape with a Natural Arch was painted by Abraham Genoels II in 1718.

Where can I see Landscape with a Natural Arch?

Landscape with a Natural Arch is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with a Natural Arch?

Landscape with a Natural Arch is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with a Natural Arch?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with a Natural Arch are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with a Natural Arch

Abraham Genoels II , 1718

Landscape with a Natural Arch is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Abraham Genoels II. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Natural Arch is a drawing executed in pen and black ink, enhanced with a gray wash and watercolor. The work rests on laid paper that retains earlier marks of graphite and red chalk, indicating a layered drawing process. It is attributed to Abraham Genoels II and dates to around 1718.

Technique & Style

The artist combined line work in ink with subtle tonal washes, employing gray wash to model forms and watercolor to suggest atmospheric effects. Traces of graphite and red chalk beneath the final layers reveal an initial sketch stage that was later developed into a more finished composition through ink and color.