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

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with thatched-roof cottages set among rolling hills. There are trees along the horizon, birds in the sky, and a pond in the foreground with ducks and cattle. There are figures tending to sheep near the cottages. The artwork is created using intricate etching techniques in black and white, emphasizing the details of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4788 × 3502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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