Emmerich

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a boat with raised sails on the left side. Other boats with unfurled sails are seen in the distance. The horizon features a town called "Emmerick" on the right, with closely packed buildings and a tall church spire. Linear strokes are used for details, creating texture and movement. A monochromatic color scheme highlights the sky, water, and land. A simple border frames the scene.