Landscape with a Bridge and Two Fishermen
1652
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1652
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a small wooden bridge in the middle. Two fishermen sit on the bridge, one casting a line into the water. Trees frame the scene, their branches tangled and dark against a light sky. The artist used fine lines to show texture—notice how the water looks rough and the trees look almost alive with their detailed bark. This is a great example of how artists in the 1600s played with light and shadow. Check out more about etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how these techniques create such sharp, layered details.
