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Large Farm

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 landscape with rural buildings, trees, and a sky with clouds. The roofs of the buildings are visible from a slightly elevated perspective. Trees of various heights partially obstruct the view of the buildings. The horizon is marked by a line of trees. The sky above has clouds and birds in motion. The image is created using an etching technique, with fine lines detailing texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black lines on a cream background to depict light and shadow. A dirt path in the foreground adds depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1612
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4523 × 3038 px
Public Domain
Yes
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