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 a print created by a Dutch artist around 1650, showcasing his skill in landscape representation through etching and engraving techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a winding river, rocky hills, a wooden bridge, and a distant tower, with trees lining the riverbanks and a rough waterfall. The scene conveys a sense of natural scenery and atmospheric effects characteristic of Dutch art during this period.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a combination of etching and engraving to achieve detailed textures, using fine crosshatching to convey depth in the water and trees. This technique was typical for adding detail in prints at the time, demonstrating the artist's proficiency in manipulating line work to create nuanced representations.
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.
