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The Cannon

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image presents an elevated perspective of a landscape with buildings and a spire in the distance. Figures are gathered around a cannon, with barrels and cannonballs nearby. One figure is kneeling. The artwork features intricate etching lines creating texture and movement in the clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1641
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4312 × 2746 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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