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Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Associated Names
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder

Artist, Netherlandish, 1528/1532 - 1605

Lucas van Doetechum

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

Master of the Small Landscapes

Artist After, Netherlandish

The image shows a landscape with a variety of elements. In the background, there are trees and a house with a thatched roof. In the foreground, there are detailed trees and a pathway. The artwork uses fine lines and cross-hatching for the trees and a uniform shading for the pathway. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark tones. A winding path is depicted with small groups of figures walking or conversing. The composition conveys a peaceful rural scene through intricate etching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.37

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 130, State iii/iii

  • Series Title

    Small Landscapes (New Holl. 118-161)

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. 130, state iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572516

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