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Landscape with a Cow

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with structures and natural surroundings. The horizon is in the center, with hills and fields in the distance. Below the horizon are outlines of more landscape details. The artwork uses fine etching lines for texture, emphasizing buildings and trees. The color palette is sepia and gray. Closest to us is a body of water reflecting surrounding textures, leading to buildings and trees on the left. The background fades into the distance with less detail.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1650
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4252 × 3451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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