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Landscape with a Village Church

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a village scene in fine line art. A church is seen on the right, with a steeple reaching upwards. Rolling hills and distant structures like a castle are visible in the background. The landscape includes detailed trees with branches and foliage sketched in swift strokes. The color scheme is monochromatic, in shades of black and white. A winding path leads from the church through the village. The foreground shows a wooden cart and part of a building. The composition balances natural elements and man-made structures.

Artwork Details

Date
1545
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4055 × 3358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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