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The image shows a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated perspective. A thatched structure is in the background on the right. Close to us, a partially nude figure is embracing another figure near a resting cow, with another cow in the shadows. The figures are detailed with intricate line work using fine hatching for texture and depth. A herd of cattle is seen resting and grazing in the grassy area on the left. The landscape extends into the distance with trees under a large tree's branches. The image has a monochromatic palette with dense black and white lines emphasizing textures and forms within the composition.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A Storm
Moyses van Uyttenbroeck
- Medium
- etching
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1972.69.2
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Dutch
- Cow
- Nude
- Tree
- Female figure
- Building
NGA object ID 53517. 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.