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On the Neckar

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with two figures wearing hats and long garments. The horizon features a rugged hill labeled "Wurttemberg" with a castle or fort on top. The style resembles detailed linework, giving texture to the figures and land. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and gray on a beige background. In the distance, there are rolling hills and cloudy skies.

Artwork Details

Date
1635
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4219 × 2761 px
Public Domain
Yes
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