The image is a black and white print depicting a pastoral scene from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon divides the land and sky. In the center, there are buildings, including a church with Gothic windows and a tower. Several figures are engaged in various activities. The landscape has fields and trees. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and the overall color palette is monochromatic. The fine linework adds detail and texture to the scene.
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The image is a black and white print depicting a pastoral scene from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon divides the land and sky. In the center, there are buildings, including a church with Gothic windows and a tower. Several figures are engaged in various activities. The landscape has fields and trees. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and the overall color palette is monochromatic. The fine linework adds detail and texture to the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

August

Jan van de Velde II

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1954.12.155
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
The Months: pl.8 [Hollstein 34-45]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Landscape
  • Church
  • Tree
  • Water
  • Figures

NGA object ID 43102. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.