Town Gate with Country Houses

published in or before 1676

Lucas van Doetechum

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 landscape in a detailed etching style, featuring a historical town. A dirt path curves beside a body of water with swans. A woman with two children and a dog walk along the path. A grand cylindrical tower with turrets stands out on the right, with other medieval buildings around. Buildings stretch into the distance, leading to a bridge archway. The sky has fine horizontal brushstrokes, appearing clear with birds in flight. The monochrome palette emphasizes architectural details and a serene ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.45

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 119, 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. 119, state iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572523

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