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Village Road with Draw Well

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

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural scene with buildings, including a large gabled house with a thatched roof. Two birds are flying in the sky. The etching uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture and shading, with a monochromatic color palette of black on beige paper. Figures and horses are present, appearing to be interacting. Trees frame the structures in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
published in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4793 × 3487 px
Public Domain
Yes
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