Farm and Row of Houses
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1676
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a row of simple houses with thatched roofs. A river runs in front, where people and animals are scattered—some walking, some standing. Trees and a fence line the right side, and the sky looks flat and empty. The artist used lines to show texture, like the rough thatch or the smooth river. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed prints. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made sharp, precise lines.
