The Great Landscape with the Water Mill

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1520

The image depicts a village surrounded by mountains. It is viewed from a slightly elevated position, showing the landscape with distant mountain peaks along the horizon. The mountains appear lightly sketched, providing depth to the scene. Detailed linework showcases the foliage and trees in the foreground. The village is portrayed with clustered buildings, towers, and a church, all defined by fine lines that suggest architectural features. The monochrome color palette focuses on the contrast between ink and paper to create a serene atmosphere.
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
Date
c. 1520
Type
Print
Medium
etching with traces of light gray and yellow watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 17.6 × 23.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a village surrounded by mountains. It is viewed from a slightly elevated position, showing the landscape with distant mountain peaks along the horizon. The mountains appear lightly sketched, providing depth to the scene. Detailed linework showcases the foliage and trees in the foreground. The village is portrayed with clustered buildings, towers, and a church, all defined by fine lines that suggest architectural features. The monochrome color palette focuses on the contrast between ink and paper to create a serene atmosphere.

Albrecht Altdorfer