Italy Tuscany Val dOrcia Chapel Countryside Monochrome Countryside Landscape Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
Standing there in the rolling hills of Val d'Orcia, I felt that familiar pull I get whenever a landscape seems to breathe on its own. This corner of Tuscany isn't just beautiful—it's protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and when you're out there in person, you immediately understand why. The land feels shaped by centuries of quiet human touch and long stretches of stillness, each ridge folding into the next like a slow-moving wave. As I framed the scene around the Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta, the countryside's simplicity felt almost orchestral.
The chapel sits alone at the top of the hill, steady and understated, holding its place in a landscape that shifts constantly with wind, farming, and the play of light. Working in monochrome let me lean into those shapes and textures. The plowed hills read like sculpture, the distant ridgelines soften into quiet grays, and the chapel—framed by its cypress trees—becomes a gentle anchor in the composition.
This image comes from a real moment in the field—no composites, no stitched scenes, just the reality of standing there with my camera, waiting for that small window of atmosphere and tone that's worth keeping. The clouds were heavy that day, muting the countryside into a subdued palette, and that mood is exactly what I wanted preserved in the final print. Every piece I offer is photographed on location from lived experience, and each print is personally signed and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Whenever I return to this photograph, I'm reminded of how still the world felt in that moment. Tuscany can be busy—tour buses, farm equipment, cars weaving around backroads—but here, in the heart of Val d'Orcia, everything quieted down to a single breath. That sense of calm is what I hope comes through on the wall. Your eyes wander the slopes, trace the old farm track, pause on the lone trees, and eventually settle on the chapel before drifting back toward the distant hills.
If you're drawn to scenes like this—quiet landscapes with depth, distance, and a strong sense of place—you might enjoy Black And White Tuscany Landscape Art Print.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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