Country Village with Church Tower
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Lucas van Doetechum
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Country Village with Church Tower is a 1676 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a quiet village by a river. Houses with thatched roofs line the bank, and a church with a tall steeple stands in the background. A few people walk along the path, and a dog sits near the water’s edge. Trees dot the scene, and the sky is filled with wavy lines, maybe for rain or wind. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and soft shading to show depth. The river looks calm, but the sky’s swirling marks add a little tension. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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