Study of a Tree 1580 - 1629

"Study of a Tree" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Jacques de Gheyn II, a prominent Dutch artist of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Created sometime between 1580 and 1629, this detailed study exemplifies Gheyn's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the intricate textures and branching patterns of a tree trunk and its foliage. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the natural world reflect the growing interest in scientific observation and realism in the 16th-century Netherlands. "Study of a Tree" is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.