Chapel in Winter

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rustic structure with a rounded roof and a pointed cupola, set in a forest. The angle of the view is low, showing the building, trees, and snowy ground. The horizon is obscured by the tall trees surrounding the structure. The painting features etching-like brushstrokes, defining textures with dark lines against light areas of snow and sky. The colors are black and white, creating a stark effect. Two figures are visible in the snow to the right, and dense pine trees fill the background. Dark branches stretch over the scene on the far left.