Path between Trees
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Path between Trees is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dark, tangled forest with two small figures walking on a narrow path. The trees are thick and twisty, filling most of the scene. The background is a light, cloudy sky, and the whole picture is framed by a rough, uneven border. The artist used shading to make the trees look dense and shadowy. The path is barely visible, leading your eyes deeper into the woods. If you like this style, look up etching next to see how artists create these detailed lines.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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