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Ludovico Mattioli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural landscape with a tree leaning over a small, dilapidated structure. A pair of barrels rest on the structure. The scene is depicted with fine etching techniques, using delicate lines to show texture in the foliage and structure. The color palette is monochromatic, with black and white used for shading. A winding path leads into the distance where small figures of people and a horse-drawn cart are visible. The sky dominates the upper part of the composition, with horizontal clouds. A faint silhouette of a hill is seen to the right. Lines are used for shading and texture in the landscape and sky.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2629 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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