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Pointed Boulder at the Bank of a River

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with natural and man-made elements. A wooden structure is seen among trees on the left, with elaborate branches extending towards the center. The horizon shows clouds in the sky. The composition is detailed with fine lines while distant textured rock formations are visible surrounded by foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and white, emphasizing linear details. The ground is densely vegetated, and two figures stand by a calm body of water on the right with a docked boat nearby.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching with engraving
Dimensions
4702 × 2844 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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