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Landscape with a Bridge and Two Fishermen

Adriaen van Ostade

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rustic wooden bridge as the central focus. Two figures are on the bridge, with a calm waterway below and a small boat to the left. A large tree is on the left of the bridge, adding depth. In the distance, low structures and a few trees define the horizon. The sky above has faint cloud formations. The artwork is characterized by intricate etching techniques with a monochromatic color palette of black on cream or sepia-toned paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1652
Medium
etching, with touches of drypoint, on laid paper
Dimensions
4457 × 3061 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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