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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 shows a landscape with a village scene. The horizon is near the upper third of the composition. Birds are flying on the right side. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes or etch lines, capturing architectural and natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. In the foreground, two figures walk along a path, while a person fishes in a pond with ducks swimming. In the background, there is a stone building with a towering chimney, along with thatched-roof houses, hills, and sparse trees.

Artwork Details

Date
published in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4935 × 3548 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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