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Landscape with a Castle

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a castle on a hill. Mountains are visible on the horizon and the castle is centrally placed. The style appears to be a woodcut or engraving with detailed line work. The color scheme is primarily gray with subtle highlights on the clouds and vegetation. There are trees and a stream in the foreground, and the castle with tall towers stands out against the sky. In the distance, a boat with two figures can be seen on the water.

Artwork Details

Date
1544
Medium
pen and black ink with white heightening on blue prepared paper
Dimensions
4721 × 3340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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