The image is an etching of a landscape showing a medieval castle among rocky ridges. A line of hills divides the sky from the land near the horizon, where small structures are visible. Detailed lines depict jagged rocks, trees, and the castle in the foreground. A body of water with sailboats can be seen in the central part of the image. Farther away, there are architectural forms hinting at a settlement. The color palette is monochromatic, with an emphasis on light and shadow created by the etching lines.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1546
- Medium
- etching [one of 2 prints on piece of uncut paper]
- Dimensions
- 5256 × 1667 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original