View of the River Rhine
1638
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a winding river cutting through rocky hills. A small village sits near the water, with a few buildings and a bridge. Trees cling to the slopes, and two people stand on a cliff edge, looking out. Down below, a lone figure walks beside a horse. The artist used fine lines to show every rock and leaf, making the scene feel detailed but also a little ghostly. This style was common in the 1600s. Look up etching to see how artists like this made such precise prints.
