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Pigs

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The scene is depicted from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is not distinctly marked, but the composition guides the eye towards a distant cityscape in the center. The right portion of the scene features ruins and foliage. The artist uses detailed engraving to show texture and depth, depicting the fur of the boars and the stone structure. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and white, giving a timeless quality. A group of boars rests in the foreground, with a herd nearby. In the distance, a silhouette of a figure is seen above the cityscape, set against ancient ruins and foliage.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4265 × 3318 px
Public Domain
Yes
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