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The Omval

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a person walking along the edge of a river bank. In the background, there are buildings and a windmill. The illustration is done in an etching style with fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of sepia and dark gray. The sky is clear with subtle hints of clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1645
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4279 × 3544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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