Three Peasants on a Knoll outside a Hamlet
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Peasants on a Knoll outside a Hamlet is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three people walking along a grassy path near a small village. A river runs below them, and a few trees stand tall on a slight hill. In the distance, a church spire pokes above the rooftops, and the sky looks calm. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the trees and grass. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
