A Waterfall between Rocky Cliffs
1601 to 1650
Medium
black chalk on a ledger paper lightly ruled with ink
Dimensions
overall: 19.2 x 26.5 cm (7 9/16 x 10 7/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
2005.73.1
Art Historical Context
Nestled between jagged rocky cliffs, *A Waterfall between Rocky Cliffs* by Jonas Umbach captures the raw power of nature in a compact drawing from around the mid-17th century (ca. 1601–1650). German artist, active in the Rhineland region, was renowned for his intricate landscape sketches that evoke the dramatic terrain of his homeland. Umbach's work reflects the Baroque era's fascination with nature's grandeur, blending meticulous observation with a sense of sublime awe. Rendered in black chalk on ledger paper lightly ruled with ink, the piece measures just 19.2 x 26.5 cm, highlighting Umbach...
About the Artist
Jonas Umbach · 1624–1693
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