The Convent of Neuberg from Schlierbach

Ernst Fries

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a river with a man fishing near two small boats on the rocky bank. Sparse vegetation and small rocks dot the river's edge. In the distance, there are two triangular-roofed houses, a church with a spire, and tall trees separating the buildings from rolling hills in the background. The horizon features softly shaded hills and ridges. The image is in a monochromatic palette with fine lines indicating precise brushwork or printmaking, capturing a structured landscape design.