Landscape with Hilltop Villa 1615 - 1675

This drawing, "Landscape with Hilltop Villa," created by French artist Guillerot between 1615 and 1675, depicts a picturesque scene of a villa perched atop a rocky hill. The villa, with its distinctive tower and surrounding trees, is the focal point of the composition. Guillerot masterfully uses hatching and cross-hatching to render the textures of the rocks, foliage, and the villa's architecture. This delicate pen and ink drawing captures the beauty of the Italian countryside, a popular theme in 17th-century European art. The artwork is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.