Third View of Zugro
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.
See the richer artist page1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Third View of Zugro is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet landscape with rolling hills, trees, and a small group of people walking near the bottom. The sky is lightly etched with wispy clouds, and the ground has short, uneven lines to suggest grass or crops. A big tree stands near the center, its branches spreading out over the scene. The tiny figures in the distance give a sense of scale, making the hills look vast. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, like the rough bark of trees or the folds of the land. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
