Close up detail of a choir stall created using the technique of marquetry or intarsia, where different colored pieces of wood veneer are inlaid to form a picture. Made from various types of wood, with different grains and tones used to create the effects of light, shadow, and texture. 

A wide, cracked path or road winds from the bottom right corner towards the center of the scene. Several figures are walking along this path, and the ground is sparsely covered with plants. A large, multi-story stone building or fortress dominates the right side. It features a large archway and is topped with crenelated walls, giving it a powerful, castle-like appearance. A massive, steep, and rocky cliff or mountain occupies the left side of the composition, with a winding path and a few trees growing on its surface.

In the distance, a sprawling city or town is visible in the valley below, with more hills and a lone cloud in the sky.

The artwork combines natural and architectural elements in a manner consistent with European landscape painting from the Renaissance or later periods, offering a serene and detailed panoramic view.

This is located in Bode Musuem.

Taken on  Tuesday 06th of August 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

Tags:  art | bode museum | germany | marquetry | mosaic | museum

Genre:  1531