Farm

published in or before 1676

Lucas van Doetechum

Associated Names
Lucas van Doetechum

Artist, Netherlandish, active 1554-1572; died before 1589

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Master of the Small Landscapes

Artist After, Netherlandish

The image shows a rural landscape with aerial perspective. The horizon is near the top third, featuring trees and a church with a spire. The etching technique uses fine lines for texture and form, with detailed line work for foliage and architecture. The monochrome palette emphasizes contrast between the sky, clouds, trees, and buildings. A path with small figures leads into the scene, with trees and a woodland on the left. The sky has clouds and birds in flight.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.39

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 129, State iii/iii

  • Series Title

    Small Landscapes (New Holl. 116-181)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (van Doetecum family, Henk Nalis author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 129, state iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572519

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