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Three Peasants and a Woman

Pieter Molijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a sloped terrain where a group of four figures is gathered. The figures wear broad-brimmed hats and stand in a circle with their backs to the viewer. Lush trees are depicted on the left, with dense foliage created through fine lines. A possible old ruin is faintly visible amidst the trees. The horizon line is low in the image, beyond the figures. The artwork is detailed and etched intricately, particularly in the depiction of trees and figures. The image is monochrome with crisp lines, highlighting the detailed scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1626
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4262 × 3480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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