Farms in a Court

published in or before 1676

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

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 depicts a rural scene with a farmstead. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, looking down at the scene. The horizon is high in the image, with rooftops, trees, fine lines capturing texture and shading in black and white. The color palette is monochrome, focusing on light and shadow contrasts. Figures and horses are shown in motion across an open space, with detailed etching. A farmhouse and outbuildings with varied roofs are behind them. Trees flank the buildings, adding vertical elements against the horizontal lines etched in the sky. In the distance, details fade into simplicity against a clearer sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 121, State iii/iii


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. 121, state iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572398

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