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The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen

Adriaen Collaert after Hans Bol

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape scene viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, extending to distant mountains and a shoreline. The artwork features detailed line work with cross-hatching and stippling for texture and shading. The palette is monochromatic with shades of black, gray, and white. Figures and animals engage in activities, with a village and various buildings in the background. Fields, trees, and mountains are visible in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1585
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4917 × 3610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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