Cologne

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverbank with a tall stone structure called "Beyen Thurn" and "Das new Bollwerck" beside it. The horizon is low, with small buildings in the distance. A sailboat is seen on the river. The artwork is detailed and features fine lines and hatching typical of traditional etching. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia and gray tones. Clouds are detailed in the sky, and the river's texture is represented by horizontal lines. A couple walks by the riverbank, adding a human element to the scene. Additional small vessels are visible on the river in the distance.