Artwork

A Village on a Hill

A Village on a Hill, by Antonie Waterloo, ink, 1650
A Village on a Hill, by Antonie Waterloo, ink, 1650

A Village on a Hill is an ink print by the Baroque artist Antonie Waterloo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Village on a Hill is an etching by Anthonie Waterloo, created around 1650. It is a print on laid paper, depicting a serene landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows a village on a hillside, with a prominent tree in the foreground and simple, rustic buildings in the background. A church steeple rises above the trees, adding a sense of depth to the scene.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a muted palette and loose, expressive lines, achieved through the etching technique on laid paper.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antonie Waterloo

Artist

Antonie Waterloo

Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.

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