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Country Houses

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

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a countryside setting from an elevated point of view. Trees, rural structures, people on a pathway, thatched roof houses, fields, hedgerows, birds, and a clear sky are depicted in fine, detailed etching. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4799 × 3453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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