Farm

published 1559/1561

Johannes 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 displays a pastoral scene with a rustic farmhouse as the central focus. The viewpoint captures the scene from a distance, showing a winding path leading towards the house. The horizon is positioned low, with bare trees lining it and scattered around the house. Sparse vegetation, livestock including sheep, and a figure walking nearby can be seen. The etching technique used for the artwork gives it a linear and detailed quality, emphasizing fine lines and textures. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white. In the distance, the sky shows two birds flying.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.481

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 141, State i/iv


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. 141, state i/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q65510273

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