Village Square with Shrine
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Carel Collaert
Carel Collaert (1598–1654) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Village Square with Shrine is a 1676 ink by Carel Collaert, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a quiet village square with small houses and steep roofs. A horse pulls a cart down a dirt road, while a few people walk or stand around. One person sits by a well, and another leans against a post. Trees dot the area, and a hill with sheep rises in the background. The artist used a method called etching to create fine lines and textures. The way light and shadow play on the buildings gives the scene depth. Check out etching to see how artists like Collaert made detailed prints.
Carel Collaert (1598–1654) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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