Hus på en klippe 1603 - 1655

Herman van Swanevelt’s “Hus på en klippe” is an etching that showcases his talent for landscape art. Created between 1603 and 1655, the artwork depicts a rocky cliff with a small building perched atop, a lush tree casting shade on the rocky ground below. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate lines that capture the texture of the rocks and the foliage. The composition of the scene creates a sense of depth and distance, highlighting the artist's skillful use of perspective. This etching, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to van Swanevelt's mastery of the etching technique and his keen observation of the natural world.