View through a Pierced Rock c. 1645 - 1656

"View through a Pierced Rock" is an etching by the Dutch artist Allart van Everdingen, created between 1645 and 1656. The artwork depicts a dramatic landscape with a rocky outcrop framing a view of a distant coastline with ships sailing on the water. The dark foreground, filled with thick foliage and rough rock formations, contrasts with the lighter, hazy distance. Van Everdingen's detailed rendering of the natural world demonstrates his mastery of etching and his interest in landscapes, a genre that became increasingly popular in the 17th century.