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Swine Herd near a Chapel

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural landscape with buildings resembling a church or cloister, featuring steep roofs and gothic windows. The perspective is slightly elevated, giving a clear view of the surroundings, which include treetops and a path with a figure and sheep. The style is detailed with fine etching techniques, depicting elements like clouds and branches. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of gray and black.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4518 × 3143 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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