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Herman van Swanevelt

Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c. 1600–1655). Every work of theirs in the collection, in today's hang.

4 works · hang 749 ·

The rooms are imagined; every work on their walls is real.

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Section 1, north wall

  1. The image shows a landscape viewed from above. The scene is oval, framed by tree branches on each side. Distant mountains form a boundary near the top. Delicate, finely executed lines create detailed foliage and landscape features. A winding path with a small figure adds scale. Lush trees climb upwards, with a muted color palette of the paper and dark brown and black lines providing contrast.
    The Boulder Crowned with TreesHerman van SwaneveltCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. Landscape with Travelers, by Herman van Swanevelt, 1630s
    Landscape with TravelersHerman van Swanevelt, 1630sCourtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  3. The image shows an oval framing a scene with mountains, clouds, and trees. Delicate etched lines create textures in the landscape. The color palette is monochrome. Two figures are sitting under leafy trees, with a structure nearby.
    Two Men Seated Near the WatersideHerman van SwaneveltCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  4. The image shows a landscape scene viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is low, with mountains visible in the distance. The scene features detailed brushstroke technique and a monochromatic palette. Trees dominate the left side, with two figures walking along a path towards the horizon. The color palette is black and white, accentuating details, light, and shadow.
    Three Men Carrying StaffsHerman van SwaneveltCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington