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Landscape with Elijah Perching on a Rocky Outcrop in the Distance

Magdalena van de Passe, after Roelandt Savery and Adam Willaerts

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated perspective, featuring various terrain elements. The horizon is marked by hills and a possible river. The foreground shows detailed trees and vegetation, while the background includes water, boats, and structures. The artwork uses finely detailed brushstrokes in a monochromatic palette of black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1620s
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
13153 × 9803 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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