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Landscape with the Baptism of Christ

Attributed to Pieter Cornelisz Kunst

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape illustration with an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, displaying distant hills and architectural structures. Buildings with columns and towers are on a hill to the left. The foreground features detailed trees with rounded foliage. The drawing is done with fine lines, creating texture. Linear hatching adds depth and shading to suggest the terrain and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with grey and sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1530
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4427 × 3333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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