Baiern, Stepberg
1839
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
Baiern, Stepberg is a 1839 by Jakob Alt, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet riverside scene with a small village in the distance. A church with a tall steeple sits near the center, surrounded by buildings with sloped roofs. On the riverbank, a few people walk along a wooden path leading to a tiny hut. To the right, a lone figure stands on rocky ground, holding a bundle. The title at the bottom reads *"Baiern, Stepberg,"* hinting this might be a real place in Bavaria. The artist used careful shading to show depth, especially in the rocks and trees. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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