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Large Alpine Landscape
Doetechum the Elder, Johannes van · Netherlandish
c. 1555/1557
- Medium
- etching and engraving
- Classification
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 4502 × 3550px
Description
The image shows a landscape from a high vantage point, revealing a vast, rugged terrain. The horizon is high, emphasizing the depth of the view. In the distance, rocky mountain formations rise, with a castle-like structure on a hill. The artwork features detailed line work, emphasizing textures of rocky surfaces, trees, and streams. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of gray for contrast and depth. Near the viewer on the right, a figure on horseback overlooks the valley. A winding path or stream guides the eye through the scene, highlighting small clusters of trees and buildings.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).