Artwork
Two Beams Floating in the Water
Two Beams Floating in the Water 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
Two Beams Floating in the Water is an etching by Allaert van Everdingen, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his prints.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene landscape with two logs floating on a stream, a small wooden house, and surrounding trees and bushes. The peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Everdingen's use of etching creates texture and depth, with lines and shading adding realism to the scene and drawing attention to its details.
Context
Created around 1650, the work is characteristic of the Baroque movement, exemplifying its artistic tendencies.
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.
