Village Steeple at the Seaside
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet village by the water. A tall church steeple stands in the center, with smaller houses and trees around it. The shore is lined with boats, and the sky has light, wavy lines. The artist used a simple line style to show details like the church’s pointed roof and the rough texture of the water. This kind of drawing is called an etching. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
