The image shows a rustic scene with two figures seated on animals near a body of water. The man stands on the left holding a paper, and the woman sits on a donkey on the right. Various animals are depicted in detailed linework with fine lines and cross-hatching. The landscape ascends to distant hills with a faint structure, and the horizon is delineated by the rising hills against the sky. The palette is monochromatic in shades of grey and black, giving a classic, timeless feel to the rural scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1655
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 3577 × 4534 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original