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Farms

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural setting with thatched cottages, trees, and birds. The scene is depicted from an elevated perspective, showcasing detailed crosshatching to create texture and depth in a black and white color scheme. A fence, bare trees, and birds on the ground lead the eye towards distant cottages and trees in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4797 × 3497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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