Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière is a 1646 by Herman Naiwinx, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two big trees by a river, their branches spreading wide. The water looks calm, with small waves near the shore. In the distance, more trees line the horizon, and the sky is just a thin strip at the top. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show texture—notice how the bark and leaves look almost like brushstrokes. This style was common in the 1600s for quick studies or prints. Check out Baroque to see how artists used movement and drama in their work.
