Artwork
Goat on a small Bridge
Goat on a small Bridge is an ink print by the Baroque artist Allart van Everdingen. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Goat on a Small Bridge is a print created by Allaert van Everdingen around 1650, showcasing his expertise in etching and engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lone goat on a small bridge spanning a rocky stream, set amidst twisted trees and uneven terrain, with distant buildings and a figure on a path visible through the foliage.
Technique & Style
Fine lines achieved through etching and engraving create detailed textures, rendering rocks and foliage with a high level of realism characteristic of Everdingen's work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.
