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Man and Ox in a River

Jan Smees

National Gallery of Art

The image shows ancient ruins with large stone structures, arches, and crumbling facades. In the background, there are trees, rocks, and a subtle horizon line. The etching technique uses fine lines to depict the details of the scene. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes black ink lines on a light background. A figure with a staff and a goat are near the water, adding scale and narrative to the landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4801 × 3149 px
Public Domain
Yes
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