| The Three Trees | |
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| Artist | Rembrandt |
| Year | 1643 |
| Medium | Etching |
| Location | Towner Art Gallery |
| Dimensions | 27.4 x 20.5 cm 8 3/8 x 11 1/8 in |
| Rembrandt Famous Paintings | |
| The Night Watch | |
| The Return of the Prodigal Son | |
| Self-Portrait | |
| The Jewish Bride | |
| Danaë | |
| The Mill | |
| The Storm on the Sea of Galilee | |
| The Blinding of Samson | |
| The Three Trees |
The Three Trees is an etching by the Dutch painter Rembrandt, and was produced in 1643. Often considered his most accomplished artwork in this style, it depicts three trees against a background of a highly varied sky. The work, which has been interpreted by some authorities as representing the Three Crosses, is currently owned by the British Museum in London.
Art Details
The most notable artistic feature of The Three Trees is that, unlike most of Rembrandt’s other landscapes, this etching is composed in a highly formal fashion.
The trees which give the work its name are shown not as isolated objects as an integral part of the natural landscape, affected by both wind and sun. The lighting effects in the work are particularly varied, thanks to the dynamic background with its fast-moving clouds.
The elaborately constructed scene contains a great deal of activity, ranging from people working in the field to an artist sketching on a hill.