Artwork
Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois
Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is a print by the Baroque artist Herman Naiwinx. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le sentier au bord de la rivière et le petit pont du bois is a print created by Herman Naiwincx in 1646. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene forest landscape with a meandering path and a small wooden bridge. The dense foliage and rough river surface convey a sense of untamed nature, with the bridge being the sole indication of human presence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of quick, sketchy lines captures the texture of the river's surface, while the sky is rendered with swirling marks, evoking the impression of wind or mist. The dense, tangled branches on the left side showcase Naiwincx's attention to detail and texture.
Artist & collection
Les deux grands arbres près de la rivière
Le rocher couvert de buissons
La chute d'eau
The Large Tree
Two Peasants Seated on a Hill
Naiwincx Engravings
Six large upright landscapes with scenes from the Old Testament: The Unfaithful Prophet of Judah
Winding River
Les deux grands arbres au bord du chemin
Le bois au bord de la rivière