The Great Landscape with the Water Mill

Albrecht Altdorfer, hacia 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.
Artista
Albrecht Altdorfer
Fecha
hacia 1520
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
etching with traces of light gray and yellow watercolor on laid paper
Medidas
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 17,6 × 23,6 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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