The image shows an elevated view of a landscape. In the foreground, figures are gathered on a rocky outcrop and near a stream. Beyond them are trees and shrubs leading to a distant hill with an ancient ruin or castle. The horizon is high, with the structure silhouetted against the sky. The color palette consists of brown, earthy tones, gray, and muted greens. The brushstrokes are soft, particularly in the clouds and mountains, and the architectural details are defined. The sky has mixed clouds and a few birds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1752/1770
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with black and brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on tan laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5038 × 3288 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original