Artwork
A Village on a Hill
A Village on a Hill is an ink print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper left in plate: Antoni Waterlo. f.; by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: 210. No. 90; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 957895; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite:
About this work
Overview
A Village on a Hill is an etching by Anthonie Waterloo, created around 1650. It is a print on laid paper, depicting a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a village on a hillside, with a prominent tree in the foreground and simple, rustic buildings in the background. A church steeple rises above the trees, adding a sense of depth to the scene.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a muted palette and loose, expressive lines, achieved through the etching technique on laid paper.
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