Two Men on a Bare Hill
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
Two Men on a Bare Hill is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two small figures walking along a winding path on a bare hill. The ground is rough, with patches of grass and scrubby bushes. In the background, a few trees stand on the left side, while the right side is mostly empty, with a few scattered rocks. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the hillside look uneven and the sky feel vast. This kind of detailed linework is typical of etchings, where the artist scratches into a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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