The Great Landscape with the Water Mill

Albrecht Altdorfer, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1520
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
etching with traces of light gray and yellow watercolor on laid paper
Dimensioni
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 17,6 × 23,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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