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Moonlit River Landscape

Schelte Adams Bolswert, after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a nocturnal landscape with a riverside view. The sky is starry and the horizon is partially covered by trees. A bright full moon is above the horizon, reflecting on the water. The painting is detailed, showing textures in the foliage and sky. In the foreground, a horse grazes by the riverbank next to a small building. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and white shades to depict the contrasts of a moonlit night.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4912 × 3531 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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