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Tobias Taking Leave of his Parents

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder and Lucas van Doetechum, after Hans Bol

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a village scene. In the foreground, figures are gathered near a building, with a dog and scattered objects nearby. The village has various houses leading to a church tower in the center. In the distance, there are rolling hills and more buildings. The artwork features fine line work and cross-hatching, using a monochromatic palette dominated by soft greys, with swirling clouds in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1565
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4742 × 3576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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