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Kampen

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a rural foreground and a cityscape in the distance. The horizon divides the land and skyline. The city in the distance has the name "Campen" on it, with various architectural elements such as towers, spires, and windmills. A walled structure with four towers, two figures, and a tree is on the left. A gallows is nearby, leading to a body of water. The detailed brushstrokes give a precise texture to the image. The color scheme is monochrome with dark lines on a beige background, typical of an etching.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5369 × 1607 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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