Planks Attached to Four Trees
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Planks Attached to Four Trees is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet riverside scene with four tall trees standing close to the water. Their branches spread out, framing a small dock or platform where a few planks are nailed together. The trees block most of the view of the water, but you can see ripples and a distant, faint shoreline. The artist focused on the trees’ rough bark and tangled roots, making them look almost alive. The lines are sharp but also slightly fuzzy, like they were drawn quickly by hand. Want to see more like this? Check out etching for how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints.
