Study of a tree trunk with roots, Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1575 - 1625

Study of a tree trunk with roots, Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1575 - 1625

pen, h 219mm × w 280mm More details

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.