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Battus Transformed into Stone

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an expansive landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low with distant hills and soft clouds in the sky. The detailed engraving style creates texture, especially in the trees and figures. The color palette is monochromatic in various shades of brown. A tree, a cow, and two figures are visible near a riverbank. Lush trees fill the scene with detail, leading the eye into the landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4686 × 3551 px
Public Domain
Yes
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