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The Steeple

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with an old church amidst greenery. The viewpoint is at eye level, showing a wide perspective of the scene. The church's steeple rises on the left side, with detailed lines conveying textures across the landscape. The artwork is done using an etching or engraving technique, and the color scheme is sepia or brown ink on lighter paper. A path leads towards the church, with two figures approaching it, and another figure sits to the right. Trees surround the church, and mountains are visible in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4428 × 3419 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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