Country Houses

published 1559/1561

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 displays a rural scene with a village setting. The horizon is higher, emphasizing a sense of depth. Rooftops of buildings can be seen amidst trees in the distance. The fine, delicate brushstrokes give a detailed and textured look. The color palette is mainly black and brown. In the foreground, a couple of figures are on a winding path, with trees directing towards the village buildings. The sky shows clouds and birds in flight.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.499

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 125, State i/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. 125, state i/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65510304

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