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Landscape with a View toward Haarlem (The Goldweigher's Field)

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a panoramic view from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is high with a town skyline featuring church spires and tall structures. The town, fields, trees, and buildings are all depicted with fine lines. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and gray on neutral paper. The artist employs delicate and precise linework to capture the landscape and architecture details.

Artwork Details

Date
1651
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
5321 × 2081 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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