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Hilly Landscape with Ships

Gherardo Cibo

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a rocky, tree-covered landscape. Two boats are in the water near the shore, with figures on them. The shoreline leads to hills with a building complex among trees. The horizon is vaguely defined by the water's edge. The artwork features light brushstrokes with brown ink, white highlights, and a blue-toned paper. The color palette includes soft browns, whites, and blue-greys.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1570
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue laid paper
Dimensions
5213 × 3834 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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