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

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a rural landscape. The horizon is filled with trees and structures, including a building with a weather vane. Open fields are detailed with a variety of lines and textures, creating depth and shadow. The image is monochromatic and relies on line work for its visual impact. In the distance, there are clusters of trees and structures suggesting a more developed area.

Artwork Details

Date
1651
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper [counterproof]
Dimensions
5349 × 2062 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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