Artwork
The Little Bridge
The Little Bridge is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacob van Ruisdael. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Little Bridge is an etching on laid paper by Jacob van Ruisdael, created around 1652.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a small wooden bridge with a figure crossing it, set against a backdrop of a tall, narrow tower and surrounding trees. The scene is characterized by uneven terrain with rocks and bushes.
Technique & Style
Ruisdael employed fine lines to capture the texture of the bridge's wood and the trees, demonstrating the interplay of light and shadow on various surfaces.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when…
