The Little Bridge
1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Little Bridge is a 1652 ink by Jacob van Ruisdael, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small wooden bridge with a person walking across it. Behind the bridge is a tall, narrow tower with a steep staircase leading up to it. Trees frame the scene, and the ground looks uneven with rocks and bushes. The artist used fine lines to show details like the rough wood of the bridge and the texture of the trees. This style highlights how light and shadow play on surfaces. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
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