The image displays a detailed cityscape from an elevated viewpoint, showcasing intricate architecture and a bustling urban scene. The artwork features fine brushwork with sepia tones, depicting groups of people engaging in activities within the city environment, surrounded by architectural landmarks and natural elements.
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Venetian Party in a Chateau Garden

David Vinckboons (Dutch, 1576 - c. 1632)

c. 1602

Medium
pen and brown ink, brown and gray wash, heightened with white on two sheets of paper joined vertically; incised for transfer; laid down
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 42.5 x 70.5 cm (16 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.)
Culture
Dutch
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Robert H. and Clarice Smith
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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