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The Three Trees, by Rembrandt, 1643

The Three Trees

Rembrandt

1643

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Three Trees is a 1643 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1643 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, stormy sky over three tall trees in a field. Below, a small group of people and animals huddle near a cart. The trees stand out against the swirling clouds, while the ground looks wet and uneven. The artist used deep shadows and rough lines to make the scene feel dramatic. The trees are the only bright spot in the dark landscape. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create mood in art.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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