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Ruins on the Palatine Hill

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high, showcasing rolling hills, trees, and buildings. The artwork features detailed linework, likely created through an etching technique. A stone structure resembling a tower is on the right, while people stand on a hill to the left. The color palette is monochrome. The landscape includes hills, rural structures, and trees. The sky has light cloud forms.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4687 × 3017 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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