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Le Villaige de Monceaulx

Adrien Montigny

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ornate border surrounding a gentle village scene viewed from an elevated angle. The horizon is high in the composition, with distant hills painted in soft blue tones. Large tulip flowers and bulbs are in the foreground, with a landscape of green fields, trees, and buildings leading to the village. The sky above is a blend of pale blues and soft whites. The color palette consists of earthy greens and browns complemented by the vibrant flower colors and pastel sky tones. The style resembles illuminated manuscripts, with detailed floral borders and a top heraldic element.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1597
Medium
gouache and watercolor on vellum
Dimensions
3368 × 4500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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