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Village with Pond

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel (editor) and Cornelis Brouwer (printmaker), after Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a village scene from an elevated point, offering a broad view. The horizon features outlines of trees and buildings, with a church spire standing out against the clouds. The brushstrokes suggest detail, capturing structures and foliage. The color scheme is primarily sepia, giving a vintage look. In the foreground, there are people, carts, barrels, and ducks. In the background, the church, buildings, and trees complete the rural scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1782
Medium
aquatint with some burnishing printed in brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
5029 × 3390 px
Public Domain
Yes
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