Forest edge

Forest edge, a painting by Adriaen van de Velde, 1668. 



The artwork depicts a forest scene, dominated by a large, gnarled tree in the foreground. The tree's trunk is thick and textured, showing signs of age and decay, with a significant portion of the trunk appearing broken or fallen. The branches reach upward and outward, creating a dramatic silhouette against the sky. 



In the middle ground, there are other trees, creating a dense woodland. The background shows a gently rolling landscape with more trees and a hint of a distant village or settlement. 



Figures of people and animals are visible in the middle ground, appearing small in scale compared to the foreground tree. They seem to be engaged in pastoral activities, possibly herding animals. 



The lighting in the painting suggests it is daytime, with sunlight illuminating parts of the landscape and creating shadows in the forest. The sky is partly cloudy, with a mix of light and dark clouds. The overall color palette is muted earth tones, with greens, browns, and grays dominating the scene. The painting's size is 1.44 meters wide and 1.17 meters high. It is housed in Room 836.