A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers) — Jacob van Ruisdael | DiscoverArt

Jacob van Ruisdael

A Forest Marsh with Travelers on a Bank (The Travelers)

17th century

Etching, first state of four

18.4 × 27.1 cm (7.2 × 10.7 in)

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