Who painted Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks?

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks was painted by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1546.

Where can I see Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks?

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks?

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks

Augustin Hirschvogel , 1546

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Castle at Right, Surrounded by Rocks is an etching created by Augustin Hirschvogel in 1546. It is one of thirty-five small landscape etchings he produced between 1545 and 1559.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a rugged natural scene with a castle on the right, surrounded by rocky formations, a river, and bare trees. A small group of people is shown near the river. The scene's rough, uneven quality suggests a focus on capturing the natural world's texture and detail.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by fine, scratchy details achieved through etching, a technique involving hand-drawn lines on a metal plate, inked and pressed onto paper. This method allowed Hirschvogel to create a detailed, expressive landscape.

History & Provenance

This etching is part of Hirschvogel's series of landscape etchings that contributed to his role within the Danube School, a group of 16th-century artists active in Bavaria and Austria.