The Two Trees (An Alder and an Ash) c. 1625 - 1630

"The Two Trees (An Alder and an Ash)" is a c. 1625-1630 etching by Dutch artist Hercules Segers (1590-1638). It shows two trees, one on the left and one on the right, with an almost barren landscape behind them. The trees are drawn in detail, showing the bark, branches, and leaves. The background is a pale wash of color, creating a sense of depth and space. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The small size of this work, 152 mm by 173 mm, emphasizes the detail of the trees.