The Large Tree
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
The Large Tree is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a big, tangled tree with thick branches and lots of tiny leaves. The trunk splits into many smaller branches, and the roots spread wide across the bottom. In the shadows under the tree, a few small figures stand or walk, barely visible. The artist used fine lines to show every leaf and twig, making the tree look almost alive. This kind of detailed printing was tricky to do by hand. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made such sharp prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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