View of the Church "Quattro Santi Coronati"

View of the Church "Quattro Santi Coronati"

Herman van Swanevelt

1628

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a quiet hillside with a church perched on a rocky outcrop. Below it, a few trees stand tall, and a small building with a tiled roof sits near the water’s edge. A winding path leads down to the shore, where a lone figure walks near the water. The artist used fine lines to show texture—rough bricks, smooth water, and leafy branches. The church’s bell tower rises above everything else, making it the clear focal point. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.

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