Departure of Two Fishermen
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Antonie Waterloo
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Departure of Two Fishermen is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet river scene with a few small houses by the water. One house has a slanted roof and a chimney, while another looks like it’s built right over the water. A small boat with two people is pushing off from the shore, and a few others stand nearby, maybe waving goodbye. Trees and bushes fill the background, making the whole scene feel cozy and still. The artist used fine lines to show every detail—like the ripples in the water and the folds in the clothes. This kind of drawing is called an etching, where the artist scratches into a metal plate to create the image. Look up etching to see how it works.
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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