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A Convent

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

National Gallery of Art

The artwork features a rural scene with two figures walking along a path. The horizon is low, showing a detailed tree line and a distant church with a spire. Trees of different heights and densities create a barrier before the structures. The linework style is detailed with cross-hatchings and parallel lines. The monochromatic palette uses various shades for contrast. The sky is lightly detailed with cloud shapes, and small birds fly in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1612
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4639 × 2996 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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