Beech Tree with the Bell (Faggio della campana) [plate X]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Raffaello Schiaminossi (etcher), Lino Moroni (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image features an outdoor scene with a large tree in the center, spreading branches across the frame. The horizon is obscured by the dense foliage and tree trunk, with no distinct line visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and consistent, with fine lines and detailed textures of the tree bark and leaves. The color palette is grayscale, emphasizing the linework and shading. Three figures are near us, one pointing with a stick to the other two figures dressed in long cloaks. The foreground rock surface is shaded to suggest depth. A small building with a simple roof is seen among the trees in the back, partially hidden by foliage. The tree's trunk and hanging bell are prominent. Trees in the background create depth with shadows suggesting light play among the branches.