Landscape with Ruins and a Waterfall
1740
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Christoph Dietzsch
Johann Christoph Dietzsch (1710–1769) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with Ruins and a Waterfall is a 1740 ink by Johann Christoph Dietzsch, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a waterfall cascading over rocks into a river. Trees with thick branches frame the scene, and a ruined stone arch sits near the top of the falls. In the distance, a few small buildings and rolling hills stretch out, while people walk along the riverbank and one sits by the water. The artist used fine lines to show texture—notice how the water looks smooth yet detailed. This kind of printmaking was tricky to do well back then. Want to see more? Look up *etching* to learn how artists like this made prints.
Johann Christoph Dietzsch (1710–1769) was an artist.
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