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Rocky Landscape

Schelte Adams Bolswert after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The artwork is a detailed scene with a variety of elements across the landscape. The horizon features rolling hills and a distant mountain. The sky has swirling patterns, possibly suggesting clouds and a full moon. The composition has intricate brushstrokes or etching lines, creating texture. The color palette is black and white. Closest to us, a cart with oxen and human figures travels on a rugged path. Figures and vegetation are highly detailed. The landscape extends into the distance with more trees and terrain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1638
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4780 × 3569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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