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Country Village with Church and Bridge

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

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a rural scene with a village landscape, including a thatched roof house, a church steeple, trees, and riverbank with figures. The etching features detailed linework with crosshatching for texture and depth. The scene shows people sitting near the river and in a boat. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with variations in line density creating contrast and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
published in or before 1676
Medium
etching retouched with engraving
Dimensions
4698 × 3476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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