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The Animals Going toward the Ark

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with natural features, animals, and humans. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing a horizon meeting a mountain range, a rustic structure, livestock, human figures, rocky terrain, dense foliage, a sky with clouds. The style appears to be an etching or engraving with detailed line work and cross-hatching. The artwork is monochromatic, emphasizing the intricate details in the pastoral setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1650/1655
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
11512 × 5974 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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