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Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 2
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 2 is a print by the Baroque artist Roelant Roghman. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Six Views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 2 is a black‑and‑white print executed by Dutch artist Roelant Roghman in 1646. The work is part of the print collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts a tranquil forest landscape with a narrow watercourse, a winding path, and a small group of figures moving through the scene.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a wooded clearing where three pedestrians, accompanied by a dog, traverse a path beside a gently flowing stream. The quiet, pastoral setting suggests a leisurely stroll or a moment of contemplation within nature, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between humans and the forest environment.
Technique & Style
Roghman employs fine line work and careful modulation of light and shadow to render the trees with a sense of depth, giving them a near‑three‑dimensional presence. The sky is rendered with minimal strokes, allowing the dense foliage and the interplay of illumination to dominate the visual field.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑seventeenth century, the print reflects Roghman’s interest in topographical and landscape subjects. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific acquisition details are recorded in the museum’s catalog), where it remains accessible for study and public viewing.
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Artist & collection
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 3, Peasant Seen from the Back
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 4, Goats Under the Trees
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 6, Two Deer
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 5, A Man with a Staff in His Hand
Six views in the Wood of the Hague (series)
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 1, Two Men Preceded by a Hunter
Twelve landscapes (H.95-106): The Two Bridges