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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses is a 1638 ink by Ercole Bazicaluva, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet countryside with a small house, trees, and rolling hills. A horse pulls a cart on a dirt road, while a few people walk nearby. The sky has soft, wavy clouds, and the ground looks uneven with rocks and grass. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and buildings stand out. This style was popular in the 1600s for detailed prints. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, layered images.
Ercole Bazzicaluva, also spelled Bezzicaluva or Bazzicaluve (active 1640), was an Italian engraver of the Baroque period.
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