Travelers on Road to Left of a Stream
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Travelers on Road to Left of a Stream is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a group of three people walking beside a horse and cart on a narrow road. The path runs along a shallow stream, with trees and bushes lining the water’s edge. In the distance, a castle sits on a hill, surrounded by more trees and rolling hills. The artist used fine lines to show texture—grass, water, and even the folds in the travelers’ clothes. The scene feels quiet, like a moment frozen in time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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