The image displays a village landscape from a high viewpoint. Hills with buildings, including towers, are visible on the horizon. The village is nestled among the hills, with rooftops and stone structures spread out. The detailed line work shows trees on the right and a church with a steeple near rustic buildings. The monochromatic palette focuses on line and texture, highlighting detailed composition.

View of a Town near a River with a Church on the Right

1553

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Period: 1551 to 1600
Image size: 4844 × 3195px

Description

The image displays a village landscape from a high viewpoint. Hills with buildings, including towers, are visible on the horizon. The village is nestled among the hills, with rooftops and stone structures spread out. The detailed line work shows trees on the right and a church with a steeple near rustic buildings. The monochromatic palette focuses on line and texture, highlighting detailed composition.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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