Who created "Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague"?

Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague was created by Roelant Roghman in c. 1640-52.

When was "Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague" created?

This artwork was created c. 1640-52.

What medium is "Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague"?

Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague is Etching and stipple on ivory laid paper.

Plate. 6, from Six Views in the Wood of The Hague

Roelant Roghman

c. 1640-52

Medium

Etching and stipple on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

Sheet (trimmed): 20.8 × 26.2 cm (8 1/4 × 10 3/8 in.)

Classification

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

268523

Art Historical Context

Roelant Roghman, a prominent Dutch artist of the Golden Age (c. 1627–1698), captures the serene beauty of the Haagse Bos—the expansive woods near The Hague—in *Plate 6* from series *Six Views in the Wood The Hague* (c. 1640–52). Created during a time when Dutch artists celebrated their nation's landscapes amid prosperity and exploration, this etching reflects the era's fascination with topography and nature's quiet grandeur. Roghman's works often evoke the moody, atmospheric forests that inspired wanderers and poets, offering viewers a window into 17th-century Netherlands. Printed on delicate...

About the Artist

Roelant Roghman

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