The Sentry Box on the Wall
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
The Sentry Box on the Wall is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet water scene with two boats. One boat has two people rowing, while the other has two people sitting inside. On the shore, there’s a small wooden guardhouse with a steep roof, surrounded by trees and a few distant buildings. A sailboat glides in the background, near a bridge with a tiny tower. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like the rough bark on trees or the ripples in the water. The guardhouse looks like a simple watchtower, maybe for spotting ships or keeping an eye on the area. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: etching.
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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