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The Inscription on the Rock

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape view from a slightly elevated position. The horizon shows distant mountains and tree tops. The scene includes rocky terrain with boulders and rocky outcrops. In the distance, there are dense clusters of trees. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. Three figures stand on the rocky path, with one pointing. The sky above has cloud-like forms.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1645/1656
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4158 × 3209 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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