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The Temptation of Christ

Jan Sadeler I, after Maarten de Vos

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a landscape with figures at the top of a cliff and a detailed cityscape below. The composition features two figures standing on a rocky outcrop on the left. The cliffside is textured with foliage and trees growing at various angles. Below the cliff, a landscape stretches out, showcasing a valley with rivers, towns, and distant mountains, under a sky filled with clouds. The line work and shading create depth and detail, reminiscent of the Dutch or Flemish school of the late Renaissance.

Artwork Details

Date
1582
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6513 × 7429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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