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The Rocks, by Herman van Swanevelt, ink, 1628

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Overview

The Rocks is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Herman van Swanevelt
When & what style?
1628 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with trees and rocks. The trees are on the left side, and the rocks are on the right. In the middle, there's a person walking with a stick. The painting is done in black and white, with lots of lines that make it look detailed. The trees and rocks are the main things you see, and they're drawn in a way that makes them look real. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to learn more about the Baroque movement.

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