The image depicts a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. Various people are herding animals in the foreground, with a landscape visible beyond them. The horizon is positioned high in the image, showing a distant view of mountains or rolling hills near the top. Trees with intricate branches and foliage are centrally located, contrasting with the background landscape. The image is composed with detailed lines typical of etching or engraving, conveying texture and depth through cross-hatching and shading. The overall palette is monochrome, using varying shades of brown for contrast. On the right side, there is a structure resembling a rustic building on rocky terrain, connected to an arched bridge stretching over a small ravine.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1638/1641
- Medium
- etching in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4327 × 3133 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original