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The Pierced Rock

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a natural scene from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high, showing distant mountains for depth. In the foreground, a man with a stick climbs a path near a large rock formation. In the distance, a structure with a spire is visible over the trees and hills. The sky has a few light clouds. The etching has fine lines for texture resembling foliage and rock. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3783 × 2625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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