Nocturnal Landscape with House and Church Spire c. 1660

Allart van Everdingen's etching "Nocturnal Landscape with House and Church Spire" (c. 1660) depicts a dark, shadowy scene of a house and church spire partially obscured by dense foliage. The composition is dominated by the looming silhouette of the house, which is set against a muted, atmospheric sky. This evocative print, characteristic of Everdingen's masterful use of light and shadow, exemplifies his unique style of landscape etching, which often featured dramatic, nocturnal scenes.