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Begraef-plaets der Joden, buyten Amsteldam (Jewish Cemetery outside Amsterdam)

Abraham Blooteling after Jacob van Ruisdael

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with an elevated point of view, featuring a cemetery in a wooded area. A church steeple rises above the treetops in the distance. The scene is depicted in a monochrome etching style with detailed line work and cross-hatching, creating a textured appearance. Gravestones and tomb memorials of various shapes and sizes are seen, with lush foliage surrounding the cemetery. The sky is subtly shaded with scattered clouds, and the color palette is primarily sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1670
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4747 × 3581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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