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Farms

Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder and Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural landscape with a group of buildings, including a tall, round tower with a thatched roof. The sky is visible with a few birds flying. The illustration uses fine linework, likely an etching technique, to depict texture and depth. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of grey and black. There is a couple walking on a dirt path in the foreground. A village near water can be seen with ducks and an upturned boat. In the background, trees and structures fade into the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4795 × 3522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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