Path to Left of a Large Tree and a Stump
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 to Left of a Large Tree and a Stump is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white scene of a tree with thick, tangled branches taking up most of the space. Below it, a small path winds through a quiet, rocky landscape with a few scattered bushes. The edges of the paper are marked by a rough border, and the whole scene feels slightly uneven, like it was drawn by hand. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating a grainy texture. This was a common way to make prints back then. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how it works.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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