Stream through an Ancient Forest

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750,

The image shows a landscape with a dense wooded area visible from an elevated perspective. The horizon blends into the foliage and trees. A pathway winds from the foreground into the distance through the trees. The artwork features a mix of swirling lines and detailed patterns created with graphite or ink, giving a textured appearance. Earthy tones like brown and black are prevalent, with white highlights adding depth to the trees. The monochromatic color scheme enhances the organic feel of the scene, depicting a woodland environment.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown laid paper
Dimensions
18.2 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with a dense wooded area visible from an elevated perspective. The horizon blends into the foliage and trees. A pathway winds from the foreground into the distance through the trees. The artwork features a mix of swirling lines and detailed patterns created with graphite or ink, giving a textured appearance. Earthy tones like brown and black are prevalent, with white highlights adding depth to the trees. The monochromatic color scheme enhances the organic feel of the scene, depicting a woodland environment.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750