Artwork

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool, by Rembrandt van Rijn, ink, 1640
Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool, by Rembrandt van Rijn, ink, 1640

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool is a landscape etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1640.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene scene with a house and trees beside a pool, rendered in various shades of gray. The composition is simple, with the house and trees forming a gentle curve that mirrors the pool's shape.

Technique & Style

Rembrandt's use of etching creates a range of textures and depths, from the loose, expressive lines of the trees to the more detailed rendering of the house. The technique draws the viewer into the tranquil atmosphere of the scene.

Along the River (Sur la riviere)
Along the River (Sur la riviere), Alphonse Legros

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist

Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool?

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1640.

Where can I see Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool?

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool?

Small Gray Landscape: a House and Trees beside a Pool is associated with Baroque.