Artwork
Wooded Landscape with a Bridge
Wooded Landscape with a Bridge is an ink print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left in plate: Antoni Waterlo fe.; upper right in plate: a; by later hand, center verso in graphite: No. 59. / erster Abdruck, schön; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: N. 59; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: etch / 0730; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: B. 59 I; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 80.
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Overview
Wooded Landscape with a Bridge is a 1650 print by Anthonie Waterloo, executed in etching and engraving on laid paper. The work depicts a serene forest landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is characterized by densely packed trees and bushes in the middle ground, with a small, arched bridge spanning a narrow stream in the foreground. Minute figures are present near the bridge, adding a sense of human presence to the otherwise natural setting.
Technique & Style
The print features deep, textured lines achieved through etching, complemented by engraving. The laid paper exhibits a visible grid pattern, typical of its type. The overall aesthetic is marked by dark, scratchy lines that define the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1650, specific details regarding the print's provenance and historical context beyond its creation date are not provided.
Context
The use of etching and engraving on laid paper situates the work within 17th-century European printmaking practices. The visible grid pattern on the paper is a characteristic of laid paper, commonly used during this period.
Legacy
Information on the print's impact, influence, or reception over time is not specified.
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