Arcadian Landscape

Dutch 17th Century, after Esaias van de Velde or Jan van de Velde II, formerly after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed black and white illustration of a landscape seen from above. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky filled with clouds and surrounded by vegetation. In the foreground, there is a shepherd with a staff watching over a flock of sheep. The terrain is rocky with steep cliffs and different elevations. A small structure is visible to the left. The illustration showcases intricate linework capturing textures using black and gray shades against a white background. A path leads towards a cluster of buildings or a village in the distance.