Artwork
The Three Trees
The Three Trees is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, at lower left: Rembrandt f. 1643; verso: at lower left, in graphite, in later hand: 209 / B-181; at lower right, in graphite, in later hand: B. 212 M. 309.
- Markings
- Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art
About this work
Overview
The Three Trees is a 1643 print by Rembrandt van Rijn, executed in etching with drypoint and burin on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a clearing surrounded by dense foliage and tall trees, evoking a sense of tranquility and inviting the viewer into the scene.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of light and shadow creates volume and texture, while the drypoint technique adds roughness to the lines, imbuing the image with energy and movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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