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Two Friars on a Hillside [recto]

Fra Bartolommeo

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an overhead view of a natural scene with a gentle slope. The horizon is unclear, blending with the top of the slope where trees are located. The style is defined by flowing pen strokes detailing bare trees and ground textures. The color scheme consists of earthy tones on aged paper. Two small human figures appear close by, interacting, with trees ascending the slope nearby. In the distance, a few architectural structures, potentially a small building, are visible amidst sparse foliage and curved landscape lines.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3209 × 4216 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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