Artwork
Waterfall
Waterfall 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
Waterfall is an etching by a Dutch Golden Age artist, created around 1650. It depicts a waterfall in a rugged landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a waterfall surrounded by trees and rocky terrain, with buildings partially hidden by foliage. The etching emphasizes natural scenery, reflecting the period's interest in landscape art.
Technique & Style
The artist used fine, detailed lines to create depth and texture, characteristic of the etching technique, where acid etches a metal plate to produce the design.
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.
