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Panoramic River Landscape

Jacob Savery I

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed pen drawing of a vast landscape with rugged terrain. The horizon is high, showing an expansive view of the landscape stretching into the distance with hazy mountainous forms. The mountains are rendered with fine lines. The drawing shows intricate mountains, rolling hills with trees, an old round tower, and small structures. In the distance, there are buildings among the trees. The drawing uses meticulous pen lines to create a delicate and textured impression. The color palette is monochromatic with earthy sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1590
Medium
pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2850 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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