Landschap met een dorp in rotsachtige vallei

About this artwork

nummer, verso midden onder, handgeschreven: ‘82 (?)’

Art Historical Context

This etching by Erhard Altdorfer, created sometime between 1512 and 1533, captures a dramatic rocky valley dotted with a small village nestled among cliffs and winding paths. Altdorfer, a German painter and printmaker associated with the Danube School, was among the early artists to explore landscape as a central subject rather than mere background. His works often emphasize the rugged beauty of nature, blending observation with imaginative elements typical of early 16th-century Northern European art. As an etching—a relatively new medium at the time—this print showcases the technique’s capac...