Four Men on a Stone Bridge
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Four Men on a Stone Bridge is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet riverbank scene. Four men stand on a stone bridge, two on each side, looking out over the water. Tall trees fill the background, their branches twisting against a pale sky. The river below is calm, with a few small boats floating near the shore. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and bridge stand out. This style was common in the 1600s when prints like this were often made by hand. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved their designs into metal plates.
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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