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Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 3, Peasant Seen from the Back
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 3, Peasant Seen from the Back 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 3, Peasant Seen from the Back is a print created by Roelant Roghman in 1646, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a peasant walking through a wooded area, shown from behind. The scene is set in a detailed landscape with trees and hills, featuring varied light and dark shades.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and volume through contrasting light and dark. This technique is typical of the Baroque period, which often emphasized dramatic lighting and texture.
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Artist & collection
Six views in the Wood of the Hague: Plate 2
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: Plate 1, Two Men Preceded by a Hunter
Six views in the Wood of the Hague (series)
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