Landscape with Two Trees c. 1558

This etching by Giovanni Battista Pittoni, created around 1558, depicts a sweeping landscape. The viewer is positioned on a hillside overlooking a vast cityscape and a body of water that extends to a distant horizon. Two towering trees frame the scene, and a winding bridge connects the foreground to the city. The meticulous detail of the buildings and ships, as well as the dramatic sky with swirling clouds, contribute to a sense of grandeur and depth. Pittoni's work exemplifies the 16th-century Italian tradition of landscape engraving, capturing the beauty and wonder of the natural world.