House on a Rock
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
House on a Rock is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a rocky hill with a small house on top. Below, a big tree stands near a river where a few people fish. The water looks calm, and the land has rolling hills in the distance. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look three-dimensional. The text at the bottom names the maker: Herman van Swanevelt. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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