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Farms in a Village

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural scene with thatched-roofed buildings in a village. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the village against the sky. The artwork uses fine etching lines for detail and texture. The lines vary in density to show shading and texture, especially on the roofs and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, with black lines on a light background. A man is seen drawing water from a well, with a dog nearby. More buildings and trees are visible, creating a dense village setting.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1612
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4590 × 3079 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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