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Hamlet between the Trees

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching with an oval framing. The scene depicts a small thatched house in a natural landscape. The low horizon line shows the sky with clouds and a bird. Fine, detailed lines are used for texture and shadow. The foreground has foliage and grass. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and white, emphasizing contrasts.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching with engraving
Dimensions
3276 × 4196 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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