Landscape with Horsemen and Bridge
1673
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1673
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a group of riders on horseback near a small bridge over a river. Behind them, a tall waterfall pours into a lake, with trees and a distant shoreline. One person stands on a pedestal, pointing toward the waterfall, while others chat or look around. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, giving the scene depth without color. This was a common trick in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this created detailed prints.
