Le Moulin

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1641

The image shows a windmill on the left side. The horizon is low, with the sky appearing vast. There are structures near the windmill leading towards the horizon. The windmill and buildings are detailed with an etching technique. The color palette is earthy, possibly monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow contrast. Textures are depicted on the windmill and roofs, contributing to the realism of the composition.
Artiste
Rembrandt van Rijn
Datation
1641
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within platemark): 14,1 × 20,6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a windmill on the left side. The horizon is low, with the sky appearing vast. There are structures near the windmill leading towards the horizon. The windmill and buildings are detailed with an etching technique. The color palette is earthy, possibly monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow contrast. Textures are depicted on the windmill and roofs, contributing to the realism of the composition.

Rembrandt van Rijn