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Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder and Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

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 village scene. The horizon is near the upper third of the composition. Birds are flying on the right side. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes or etch lines, capturing architectural and natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. In the foreground, two figures walk along a path, while a person fishes in a pond with ducks swimming. In the background, there is a stone building with a towering chimney, along with thatched-roof houses, hills, and sparse trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.55

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 146, State iv/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. 146, state iv/iv.

Wikidata ID

Q65572534

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