Who painted A Wooden and a Stone Bridge?

A Wooden and a Stone Bridge was painted by Anthonie Waterloo in 1650.

Where can I see A Wooden and a Stone Bridge?

A Wooden and a Stone Bridge is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Wooden and a Stone Bridge?

A Wooden and a Stone Bridge is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of A Wooden and a Stone Bridge?

Museum-quality prints of A Wooden and a Stone Bridge are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Wooden and a Stone Bridge

Anthonie Waterloo , 1650

A Wooden and a Stone Bridge is an ink print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in image:Antoni Waterlo in et fe.; by later hand, upper left verso in brown ink: undeciphered collector's name, 1897; by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: 212; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite, Gl J 170 / l Gl.; by later hand, lower left in graphite: 957895; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: Les deux ponts / 97 / 97

About this work

Overview

Anthonie Waterloo’s 1650 etching, titled A Wooden and a Stone Bridge, presents a tranquil riverscape rendered in monochrome. The composition juxtaposes two distinct bridges, a timber structure and a stone arch, spanning a calm waterway, with a modest village and a church steeple nestled in the background.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures everyday life in a rural setting: simple dwellings line the banks, trees frame the landscape, and a solitary figure kneels near the stone bridge, perhaps engaged in fishing or taking a brief rest. The dual bridges may suggest a contrast between temporary and enduring constructions.

Technique & Style

Waterloo employed the etching process, incising fine lines into a metal plate with acid to achieve delicate textures. The print’s intricate detailing, such as the bark of trees, the planking of the wooden bridge, and the smooth stonework, demonstrates the artist’s control of line and tonal variation within the medium of laid paper.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑17th century, the work reflects the Dutch printmaking tradition of the period. While specific ownership records are scarce, the etching is catalogued among Waterloo’s known prints and is held in several European collections that specialize in early modern graphic art.