The image shows an intricate etching of a Gothic cathedral, viewed from ground level looking upwards. The cathedral's tower is prominent, with detailed tracery and pointed arches defining its architecture. The horizon is low, revealing the cityscape with the cathedral at the center. Various smaller buildings and street life surround the cathedral. The etching's precise line work captures the cathedral's ornate details and stone textures. The color palette is monochrome, using varying shades of gray to create depth and contrast. People, horses, and carts are depicted in the foreground,…

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Antwerp Cathedral

Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607 - 1677)

1649

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Culture: Bohemian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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