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Village Street

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

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural landscape with a low vantage point. The horizon is high in the composition, aligning with the tree tops and thatched roofs. The drawing style shows detailed textures of houses, trees, and clouds using fine linear etching. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of black and white. A path, fence, grass patches, houses, and trees are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4859 × 3512 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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