Artwork preview

The Canal

Wenceslaus Hollar after Pieter Brueghel the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image features a village road stretching into the distance, lined with trees and buildings. The drawing uses detailed line work to depict textures in the scene. The color scheme is monochromatic in tones of black and grey. Villagers are shown engaging in various activities, with horse-drawn carts and wagons present. More figures and structures can be seen in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4607 × 3617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original