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Landscape with a Stream and an Ancient Tree

Adriaen Hendricks Verboom

1664

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with a Stream and an Ancient Tree is a 1664 ink by Adriaen Hendricks Verboom, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Adriaen Hendricks Verboom
When & what style?: 1664 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a landscape with a stream and an ancient tree. The tree is large and twisted, with many branches that stretch out in different directions. In the background, there is a body of water that reflects the sky above it. The sky is light and airy, with a few clouds scattered throughout. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of the Baroque period, with intricate details and textures that give it a sense of depth and realism. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of atmosphere and mood, from the cool blues and greens of the water and trees to the warm browns and tans of the earth and sky. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of other Baroque artists.