Village Road

published in or before 1676

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 an elevated view of a landscape and village scene. The horizon line is high, with trees, rooftops, and distant structures depicted in simple, linear detail. The etching technique is seen in the fine lines defining the trees, buildings, and figures. Close to the viewer, people and animals are gathered on a path, with some appearing to converse or rest. In the background, houses with thatched roofs are surrounded by trees. The color palette is monochrome, with varying shades to create contrast and depth in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching retouched with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.61

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 133, State iii/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. 133, state iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65572537

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