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River Landscape with Saint Christopher

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a panoramic view of a village or settlement surrounded by a landscape. The horizon line is high with hills or mountains in the background. In the central area, there are buildings, including houses and a tower with a conical roof, along with trees and bushes. A body of water is in the foreground, reflecting the surroundings. The painting features precise brushstrokes with linear markings, suggesting a print or illustrative technique. The color palette is monochrome, mainly black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
5081 × 1237 px
Public Domain
Yes
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