Description
The Three Trees by Rembrandt shows three dark trees rising together on the right of the landscape, their clustered forms occupying a raised foreground hill. Across the left, diagonal rain passes beneath a troubled sky, while a brighter opening interrupts the clouds near the center. The low terrain and the weight of the trees give the changing weather a scale that can be felt through the whole composition.
Dated 1643, The Three Trees combines etching, engraving and drypoint. Rembrandt brings several kinds of mark into one atmospheric image, allowing land, vegetation and weather to remain distinct while sharing a continuous space. The trees provide a lasting presence against the sky’s shifting tones. Their compact group gathers the eye before it moves outward across the open country, making a landscape of light and storm also a study of balance.
Learn about the printing process in our guide to giclée prints. Explore the Rembrandt print collection, or view The Windmill.
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