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Balaam and the Ass

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with two figures in Renaissance-style clothing, one mounted on a horse and the other standing beside. The background shows rolling hills, a small mountain, and a clear sky. The scene is detailed with cross-hatching and stippling techniques, using shades of black, gray, and white. Trees and rocky formations frame the composition.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4515 × 3586 px
Public Domain
Yes
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