Landscape with a Fortified Town in the Distance c. 1585 - 1587

"Landscape with a Fortified Town in the Distance" is a pen drawing by Annibale Carracci, dating to the late 16th century. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a picturesque Italian landscape with a fortified town in the distance, a scene typical of the Carracci's artistic style. Annibale, along with his brothers, played a crucial role in developing the Bolognese School of art, known for its emphasis on naturalism and classical influences. This drawing, with its delicate lines and careful rendering of detail, exemplifies Carracci's ability to capture the beauty of the natural world.