Two Men at a Gate
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
Two Men at a Gate is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two small figures standing near a gate in a dense, tangled forest. The trees are thick with branches, and the ground looks rough with bushes and uneven paths. The scene feels quiet and a little mysterious, with shadows and light playing across the leaves. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the trees look almost three-dimensional. This kind of printmaking is called *etching*—where acid bites into metal plates to make the lines. Want to see more? Check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington for this print.
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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