Church Tower on a Hill

Attributed to Jan Asselijn

Associated Names
Jan Asselijn

Artist, Dutch, c. 1610 - 1652

The image shows a monochromatic drawing with an elevated perspective looking down upon a rocky landscape interspersed with sparse vegetation. A chapel-like structure with arched openings and bells is located towards the upper right on a ridge. The horizon is faintly indicated by the line of the ridge and the structure itself. The brushstrokes are fluid and somewhat loose, giving the rocks and trees a natural, flowing form. The overall color palette consists of varied shades of brown, ranging from light to dark. The visual impact is soft and harmonious, with subtle contrasts adding depth to the imagery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 x 28.2 cm (16 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.13.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a rocky landscape with figures present.

The Ruins of the Colosseum

Jan Asselijn

1610


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 21.

Wikidata ID

Q64536867

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