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Rainy Landscape

Lucas Emil Vosterman, after Lodewijk de Vadder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with an elevated viewpoint, displaying the terrain extending into the distance. The horizon is high in the composition with a village consisting of small buildings and trees. The sky has fine lines indicating movement, potentially rain, blending into detailed, swirling clouds. In the foreground, there is a dirt path surrounded by rocks and tall grass. The background displays hills with trees, leading to the horizon. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette of browns and grays.

Artwork Details

Date
1636/1669
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
5014 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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