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Farm

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with a thatched-roof building, surrounded by bare trees and sparse vegetation. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a comprehensive view. The horizon line is low, focusing on the building. The image is a detailed etching, depicting the texture of trees, structure, and landscape with intricate lines. The technique creates a monochromatic palette with light and shadow suggested by line density. Near us, two figures stand near cows and a sheep. Further back, another figure walks toward the barn, adding depth. In the upper left, birds hover. The etching is detailed, balancing human elements with nature.

Artwork Details

Date
published in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4916 × 3561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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