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Study of a tree trunk with roots
Jacques de Gheyn II (1565-1629), pen and dark brown ink, brush and dark brown wash, and black chalk on cartridge paper, c. 1600-1605
De Gheyn was fascinated by this tree’s fanciful structure and growth process. He studied it very closely, minutely rendering every split, burr, and twist.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1922-43
- Dimensionsheight 219 mm x width 280 mm
- Physical characteristicspen en penseel in donkerbruin en zwart krijt op grijs kardoespapier













