Farms and Shed

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 shows a village scene with thatched-roof houses along a winding path. The viewpoint is slightly elevated. Trees and brush define the horizon. The etching technique creates texture and depth, seen in the rooftops and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, using varying shades of grey and beige. There are figures, including one seated and one standing, near the houses. Bare trees are both near and far. The sky is lightly etched with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.483

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 149, 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. 149, state i/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q65510275

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