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Country Village with Church and Bridge

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

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a village across a body of water. There are buildings, trees, and a steeple on the horizon. The scene is depicted in a fine etching style with intricate details. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of sepia or brown. In the foreground, there is calm water, a bridge over a stream, and birds on the water.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4705 × 3409 px
Public Domain
Yes
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