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Country Village with Sheep and Sitting Shepherd

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

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring a rustic village scene. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing a view of the village with trees and rooftops in the background. The etching is detailed with cross-hatching and fine lines defining the forms and textures of the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with black lines on an off-white background. There are figures on horseback and walking, as well as pigs. Trees frame the houses in the distance. The sky has softly sketched clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
published in or after 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4299 × 2945 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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