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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 depicts a landscape with a village in the distance. Cultivated fields lead to rustic houses with a low horizon. The style is precise, with detailed line work defining structures, vegetation, and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and sepia. The sky is spacious and contrasts with the detailed features below.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1559/1561
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4726 × 3431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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