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The Iron Age

Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene of conflict near a fortified city wall. Figures are engaged in battle. The city wall has towers topped with battlements and stretches across the composition. Rugged mountains rise behind the wall, providing contrast. To the right, a rocky outcrop topped with trees is depicted. The artwork is created using an etching technique, displaying a monochrome palette with varying shades of gray and intricate line work defining shapes and figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1665
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3354 × 3521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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