Large Farm

published 1612

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

Associated Names
Claes Jansz Visscher

Artist, Dutch, 1586/1587 - 1652

Master of the Small Landscapes

Artist After, Netherlandish

Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Lucas van Doetechum

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

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.59.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 301


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. 140, copy.

Wikidata ID

Q65566883

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