Landscape with Castle above a Harbor

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620, 1540

The image depicts a drawing of a castle on rocky terrain in a rugged landscape. The horizon is low in the image, showing rolling hills, valleys, and small, indistinct shapes suggesting human habitation. The drawing features fine details and expressive lines, giving a sense of texture and depth. The color palette consists of muted, earthy tones and dark, monochromatic ink. In the foreground, a shepherd is tending to a flock of sheep, and in the background, there is a small town with clustered buildings extending towards the water. Above the castle, a flock of birds is in flight.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620
Date
1540
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor and white heightening on light brown laid paper
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 17.3 × 26.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a drawing of a castle on rocky terrain in a rugged landscape. The horizon is low in the image, showing rolling hills, valleys, and small, indistinct shapes suggesting human habitation. The drawing features fine details and expressive lines, giving a sense of texture and depth. The color palette consists of muted, earthy tones and dark, monochromatic ink. In the foreground, a shepherd is tending to a flock of sheep, and in the background, there is a small town with clustered buildings extending towards the water. Above the castle, a flock of birds is in flight.

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620