The image shows a historical architectural complex surrounded by water. The buildings have gabled roofs and a central spire. Tall trees stand to the left of the buildings. The water reflects the buildings and the sky. The style of the image is detailed and precise, resembling an engraving with delicate line work. The color palette is monochrome with shades of brown and grey. In the distance, there is sky with a few clouds.
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Groenendael Abbey

Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, 1607 - 1677)

1647

Medium
etching on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 14.5 x 21.6 cm (5 11/16 x 8 1/2 in.) ; sheet: 16.9 x 23 cm (6 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
The Ellen von Seggern Richter and Jan Paul Richter Fund
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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